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Glittering-throated Emerald

Chionomesa fimbriata

Least Concern
Poids
4,766666666666667 g
Famille
Trochilidae
Ordre
Caprimulgiformes

À propos

A medium-sized hummingbird (10-11 cm) widely distributed from Colombia through Amazonia to Brazil, Bolivia, and Argentina. Glittering green throat with white fringes creating a spangled effect. Nectarivore of forest edges, gardens, and open habitats.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Poids 4,766666666666667 g 0.17 oz

Identification

Plumage

Green Coucal: greenish iridescent overall; rufous wings; pale buff below; long graduated tail; red eye; greenish gloss distinctive

Habitat & Range

Répartition géographique

Widely distributed from Colombia through Amazonia to Brazil, Bolivia, and Argentina. Resident in varied habitats.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore probing tubular flowers in humid forest. Supplements nectar diet with small insects and spiders caught in flight.

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-17 days. Fledging: 18-22 days.

Taille de la couvée

2

Son

Chant

Buzzy, high-pitched insect-like trill; sustained rapid vibration with minimal melodic content near blossoms.

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Famille Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Chionomesa
Espèces Chionomesa fimbriata

Distribution

Glittering-throated Emerald has been recorded in 2 countries.

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External Databases

Foire aux questions

What does the Glittering-throated Emerald eat?
Nectarivore probing tubular flowers in humid forest. Supplements nectar diet with small insects and spiders caught in flight.
Where does the Glittering-throated Emerald live?
Widely distributed from Colombia through Amazonia to Brazil, Bolivia, and Argentina. Resident in varied habitats.
Is the Glittering-throated Emerald endangered?
The Glittering-throated Emerald has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Glittering-throated Emerald nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-17 days. Fledging: 18-22 days.
What does the Glittering-throated Emerald sound like?
Buzzy, high-pitched insect-like trill; sustained rapid vibration with minimal melodic content near blossoms.
How big is the Glittering-throated Emerald?
The Glittering-throated Emerald has a weight of 4.766666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Glittering-throated Emerald belong to?
The Glittering-throated Emerald (Chionomesa fimbriata) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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