Versicolored Emerald
Chrysuronia versicolor
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A small hummingbird (8-9 cm) found in open habitats from Venezuela through Brazil to Argentina. Variable green plumage with blue and white tones. Nectarivore of cerrado, gardens, and forest edges. Named for its variable, multicolored plumage.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.5599999999999996 g | 0.13 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Black Coucal: all glossy black; red eye; shorter tail than other coucals; females have rufous wash; sexually dimorphic plumage
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found in open habitats from Venezuela through Brazil to Argentina. Resident in cerrado, gardens, and forest edges.
Diet & Feeding
Visits flowering trees and epiphytes for nectar; supplements diet with small arthropods including gnats, midges, and spiders.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 20-32 days.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Thin, wavering sibilant trill; soft high buzzing with pulsing rhythm during slow courtship hovering display.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Chrysuronia |
| Species | Chrysuronia versicolor |
Distribution
Versicolored Emerald has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family