Sapphire-spangled Emerald
Chionomesa lactea
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<birdfyi-bird slug="chionomesa-lactea"></birdfyi-bird>The Sapphire-spangled Emerald (Chionomesa lactea) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (colibríes), within the order Caprimulgiformes (chotacabras y vencejos). Recorded measurements include a weight of 4.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Acerca de
Colibrí de pecho lacteo (Chionomesa lactea), 9–10 cm. Plumaje verde brillante en partes superiores; pecho y vientre blancos con brillo lechoso. Habita en bordes de selva del centro y oriente de Brasil, Paraguay y norte de Argentina. Se alimenta de néctar e insectos pequeños.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Peso | 4,333333333333333 g | 0.15 oz |
Habitat & Range
Distribución geográfica
Found in eastern and southern Brazil and northeastern Argentina. Resident in Atlantic Forest edges and cerrado.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on floral nectar in forest understory, hovering at Heliconia and bromeliads. Supplements with spiders and small insects for protein.
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 22-23 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2
Sonido
Canto
Soft, liquid notes in gentle descending sequence; mellow flowing tones with subtle variation characteristic of species.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes (Chotacabras y Vencejos) |
| Familia | Trochilidae (Colibríes) |
| Genus | Chionomesa |
| Especies | Chionomesa lactea |
Distribution
Sapphire-spangled Emerald has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family