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Versicolored Emerald

Chrysuronia versicolor

Least Concern
Gewicht
3,5599999999999996 g
Familie
Trochilidae
Ordnung
Caprimulgiformes

The Versicolored Emerald (Chrysuronia versicolor) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (kolibris), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nachtschwalben und segler). Recorded measurements include a weight of 3.6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Über uns

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
Gewicht 3,5599999999999996 g 0.13 oz

Habitat & Range

Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet

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.

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 20-32 days.

Gelegegröße

2

Lautgebung

Gesang

Thin, wavering sibilant trill; soft high buzzing with pulsing rhythm during slow courtship hovering display.

Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Versicolored Emerald has been recorded in 2 countries.

Vorhanden Not recorded

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What does the Versicolored Emerald eat?
Visits flowering trees and epiphytes for nectar; supplements diet with small arthropods including gnats, midges, and spiders.
Where does the Versicolored Emerald live?
Found in open habitats from Venezuela through Brazil to Argentina. Resident in cerrado, gardens, and forest edges.
Is the Versicolored Emerald endangered?
The Versicolored Emerald has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Versicolored Emerald nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 20-32 days.
What does the Versicolored Emerald sound like?
Thin, wavering sibilant trill; soft high buzzing with pulsing rhythm during slow courtship hovering display.
How big is the Versicolored Emerald?
The Versicolored Emerald has a weight of 3.5599999999999996 g.
What order and family does the Versicolored Emerald belong to?
The Versicolored Emerald (Chrysuronia versicolor) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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