Green-tailed Emerald
Chlorostilbon alice
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<birdfyi-bird slug="chlorostilbon-alice"></birdfyi-bird>The Green-tailed Emerald (Chlorostilbon alice) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (kolibris), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nachtschwalben und segler). Recorded measurements include a weight of 3.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A small hummingbird (8-9 cm) found in montane regions of Venezuela at 500-2,000 m. Green plumage with a green tail. Nectarivore of forest edges and clearings. A Venezuelan endemic or near-endemic. Sometimes treated as a subspecies.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Gewicht | 3,5 g | 0.12 oz |
Habitat & Range
Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet
Found in montane regions of Venezuela at 500-2,000 m elevation. A Venezuelan endemic or near-endemic.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Venezuelan dry scrub, hovering at low shrub blooms. Catches gnats and spiders to supplement nectar diet.
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Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 20-22 days.
Gelegegröße
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Lautgebung
Gesang
Buzzy, sustained trill with insect-like quality; continuous high-frequency vibration with rapid amplitude modulation.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Caprimulgiformes (Nachtschwalben und Segler) |
| Familie | Trochilidae (Kolibris) |
| Genus | Chlorostilbon |
| Arten | Chlorostilbon alice |
Distribution
Green-tailed Emerald has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family