White-tailed Emerald
Microchera chionura
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<birdfyi-bird slug="microchera-chionura"></birdfyi-bird>The White-tailed Emerald (Microchera chionura) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (colibríes), within the order Caprimulgiformes (chotacabras y vencejos). Recorded measurements include a weight of 3.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A small hummingbird (8-9 cm) found in humid forests of western Panama and extreme western Colombia. Green plumage with white outer tail feathers. Nectarivore of forest edges. Closely related to Coppery-headed Emerald. A Central American near-endemic.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Peso | 3,2 g | 0.11 oz |
Habitat & Range
Distribución geográfica
Found in humid forests of western Panama and extreme western Colombia. Resident in lowland and foothill forest.
Diet & Feeding
Visits flowering trees and epiphytes for nectar; supplements diet with small arthropods including gnats, midges, and spiders.
Estado de conservación
Sonido
Canto
Melodic, flute-like phrase with warm timbre; smooth notes flowing in relaxed quiet progression at forest edge.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes (Chotacabras y Vencejos) |
| Familia | Trochilidae (Colibríes) |
| Genus | Microchera |
| Especies | Microchera chionura |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family