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Coppery Emerald

Chlorostilbon russatus

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
8,7 cm
Gewicht
3,3 g
Familie
Trochilidae
Ordnung
Caprimulgiformes

Über uns

A small hummingbird (8-9 cm) found in humid montane forests from Colombia to Venezuela at 600-2,000 m. Bright copper-green plumage. Nectarivore of cloud forest edges and gardens. A relatively uncommon Andean foothill species.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 8,7 cm 3.4 in
Gewicht 3,3 g 0.12 oz

Identifizierung

Gefieder

Blue-green Hummingbird (Chionomesa): males with brilliant blue-green gorget; metallic green above; females green above; spotted

Habitat & Range

Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet

Found in humid montane forests from Colombia to Venezuela at 600-2,000 m elevation. Resident in Andean foothills.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Venezuelan highlands, visiting small tubular flowers. Takes insects and spiders to supplement floral nectar.

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 20 days.

Gelegegröße

2

Lautgebung

Gesang

Sharp, piercing screech with shrill intensity; sudden loud rough call issuing during aerial territorial chase.

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Caprimulgiformes (Nachtschwalben und Segler)
Familie Trochilidae (Kolibris)
Genus Chlorostilbon
Arten Chlorostilbon russatus

Distribution

Coppery Emerald has been recorded in 3 countries.

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External Databases

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What does the Coppery Emerald eat?
Nectarivore of Venezuelan highlands, visiting small tubular flowers. Takes insects and spiders to supplement floral nectar.
Where does the Coppery Emerald live?
Found in humid montane forests from Colombia to Venezuela at 600-2,000 m elevation. Resident in Andean foothills.
Is the Coppery Emerald endangered?
The Coppery Emerald has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Coppery Emerald nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 20 days.
What does the Coppery Emerald sound like?
Sharp, piercing screech with shrill intensity; sudden loud rough call issuing during aerial territorial chase.
How big is the Coppery Emerald?
The Coppery Emerald has a wingspan of 8.7 cm, weight of 3.3 g.
What order and family does the Coppery Emerald belong to?
The Coppery Emerald (Chlorostilbon russatus) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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