White-chested Emerald
Chrysuronia brevirostris
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A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) found in humid forests from the Guianas through northern Amazonia to eastern Venezuela. White breast, green plumage. Short bill. Nectarivore of forest edges, savanna, and gardens.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 4.25 g | 0.15 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Reunion Coucal: dark glossy black above; rufous wings; pale below; long dark tail; red eye; island endemic; similar to related species
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found in humid forests from the Guianas through northern Amazonia to eastern Venezuela. Resident in lowland forest.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore specialising in tubular blossoms; supplements the floral nectar diet with tiny insects and spiders caught near flowers.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Fledging: 20 days.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Thin, reedy whistle with plaintive nasal quality; soft tone held briefly then gently fading in rain forest.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Chrysuronia |
| Species | Chrysuronia brevirostris |
Distribution
White-chested Emerald has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family