Garden Emerald
Chlorostilbon assimilis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="chlorostilbon-assimilis"></birdfyi-bird>The Garden Emerald (Chlorostilbon assimilis) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (colibríes), within the order Caprimulgiformes (chotacabras y vencejos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 9 cm and 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 humid lowlands from Costa Rica to northern Colombia. Bright green plumage. Nectarivore of gardens, second growth, and forest edges. Closely related to Canivet's Emerald. Found primarily on the Pacific slope.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 9,0 cm | 3.5 in |
| Peso | 3,55 g | 0.13 oz |
Habitat & Range
Distribución geográfica
Found in humid lowlands from Costa Rica to northern Colombia on the Pacific slope. Resident in gardens and second growth.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on floral nectar in lowland Panama gardens and woodland. Catches small insects and spiders by gleaning and aerial sallying.
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Tamaño de la puesta
2
Sonido
Canto
Thin, sibilant buzz with wavering quality; soft high trill with gentle tremolo effect during hover display.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes (Chotacabras y Vencejos) |
| Familia | Trochilidae (Colibríes) |
| Genus | Chlorostilbon |
| Especies | Chlorostilbon assimilis |
Distribution
Garden Emerald has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family