Short-tailed Emerald
Chlorostilbon poortmani
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A small hummingbird (7-8 cm) found in Andean cloud forests from Colombia to Venezuela at 1,500-2,800 m. Green plumage with a notably short tail. Nectarivore of montane forest undergrowth and edges. Named for its unusually short tail for an emerald.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 8,2 cm | 3.2 in |
| Poids | 3,5 g | 0.12 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Polyerata hummingbird: males with glittering green gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above; spotted below
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Found in Andean cloud forests from Colombia to Venezuela at 1,500-2,800 m elevation. Resident in montane forest.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on nectar from scrub and forest-edge flowers in Colombia and Venezuela. Supplements with small arthropods including spiders.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 20-22 days.
Taille de la couvée
2
Son
Chant
Thin, reedy chip note with soft delivery; barely audible single staccato sound given from dense cover.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Famille | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Chlorostilbon |
| Espèces | Chlorostilbon poortmani |
Distribution
Short-tailed Emerald has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family