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Chiribiquete Emerald

Chlorostilbon olivaresi

Least Concern
Wingspan
9.3 cm
Weight
3.7 g
Family
Trochilidae
Order
Caprimulgiformes

The Chiribiquete Emerald (Chlorostilbon olivaresi) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 9.3 cm and a weight of 3.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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About

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

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

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

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.

Present Not recorded

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Chiribiquete Emerald eat?
Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet protein and amino acid requirements.
Where does the Chiribiquete Emerald live?
Described from the Chiribiquete region of southeastern Colombia. Extremely restricted range in remote Amazonian Colombia.
Is the Chiribiquete Emerald endangered?
The Chiribiquete Emerald has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Chiribiquete Emerald sound like?
Rapid, mechanical twittering in even rhythm; dry staccato notes forming steady sequence throughout active period.
How big is the Chiribiquete Emerald?
The Chiribiquete Emerald has a wingspan of 9.3 cm, weight of 3.7 g.
What order and family does the Chiribiquete Emerald belong to?
The Chiribiquete Emerald (Chlorostilbon olivaresi) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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