Chiribiquete Emerald
Chlorostilbon olivaresi
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<birdfyi-bird slug="chlorostilbon-olivaresi"></birdfyi-bird>The Chiribiquete Emerald (Chlorostilbon olivaresi) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (colibríes), within the order Caprimulgiformes (chotacabras y vencejos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 9.3 cm and a weight of 3.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A small hummingbird (8 cm) described from the Chiribiquete region of southeastern Colombia. Green plumage. One of the most recently described hummingbird species. Very limited range in remote Amazonian Colombia. Poorly known ecology.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 9,3 cm | 3.7 in |
| Peso | 3,7 g | 0.13 oz |
Habitat & Range
Distribución geográfica
Described from the Chiribiquete region of southeastern Colombia. Extremely restricted range in remote Amazonian Colombia.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet protein and amino acid requirements.
Estado de conservación
Sonido
Canto
Rapid, mechanical twittering in even rhythm; dry staccato notes forming steady sequence throughout active period.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes (Chotacabras y Vencejos) |
| Familia | Trochilidae (Colibríes) |
| Genus | Chlorostilbon |
| Especies | Chlorostilbon olivaresi |
Distribution
Chiribiquete Emerald has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family