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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gewicht | 4,25 g | 0.15 oz |
Identifizierung
Gefieder
Reunion Coucal: dark glossy black above; rufous wings; pale below; long dark tail; red eye; island endemic; similar to related species
Habitat & Range
Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet
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.
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: CP. Fledging: 20 days.
Gelegegröße
2
Lautgebung
Gesang
Thin, reedy whistle with plaintive nasal quality; soft tone held briefly then gently fading in rain forest.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Familie | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Chrysuronia |
| Arten | Chrysuronia brevirostris |
Distribution
White-chested Emerald has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
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