Chiribiquete Emerald
Chlorostilbon olivaresi
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A small hummingbird (8 cm) described from the Chiribiquete region of southeastern Colombia. Green plumage. One of the most recently described hummingbird species. Very limited range in remote Amazonian Colombia. Poorly known ecology.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 9.3 cm | 3.7 in |
| Weight | 3.7 g | 0.13 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Gilded Sapphire: males with iridescent blue gorget; metallic golden-green above; white underparts; females green above; spotted
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Described from the Chiribiquete region of southeastern Colombia. Extremely restricted range in remote Amazonian Colombia.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet protein and amino acid requirements.
Conservation Status
Sound
Song
Rapid, mechanical twittering in even rhythm; dry staccato notes forming steady sequence throughout active period.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Chlorostilbon |
| Species | Chlorostilbon olivaresi |
Distribution
Chiribiquete Emerald has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family