Short-tailed Emerald
Chlorostilbon poortmani
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<birdfyi-bird slug="chlorostilbon-poortmani"></birdfyi-bird>The Short-tailed Emerald (Chlorostilbon poortmani) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 8.2 cm and a weight of 3.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A small hummingbird (7-8 cm) found in Andean cloud forests from Colombia to Venezuela at 1,500-2,800 m. Green plumage with a notably short tail. Nectarivore of montane forest undergrowth and edges. Named for its unusually short tail for an emerald.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 8.2 cm | 3.2 in |
| Weight | 3.5 g | 0.12 oz |
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found in Andean cloud forests from Colombia to Venezuela at 1,500-2,800 m elevation. Resident in montane forest.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on nectar from scrub and forest-edge flowers in Colombia and Venezuela. Supplements with small arthropods including spiders.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 20-22 days.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Thin, reedy chip note with soft delivery; barely audible single staccato sound given from dense cover.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Chlorostilbon |
| Species | Chlorostilbon poortmani |
Distribution
Short-tailed Emerald has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family