Chiribiquete Emerald
Chlorostilbon olivaresi
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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 |
Identificación
Plumaje
Gilded Sapphire: males with iridescent blue gorget; metallic golden-green above; white underparts; females green above; spotted
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