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Coppery Emerald

Chlorostilbon russatus

Least Concern
Envergure
8,7 cm
Poids
3,3 g
Famille
Trochilidae
Ordre
Caprimulgiformes

The Coppery Emerald (Chlorostilbon russatus) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 8.7 cm and a weight of 3.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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À propos

A small hummingbird (8-9 cm) found in humid montane forests from Colombia to Venezuela at 600-2,000 m. Bright copper-green plumage. Nectarivore of cloud forest edges and gardens. A relatively uncommon Andean foothill species.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 8,7 cm 3.4 in
Poids 3,3 g 0.12 oz

Habitat & Range

Répartition géographique

Found in humid montane forests from Colombia to Venezuela at 600-2,000 m elevation. Resident in Andean foothills.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Venezuelan highlands, visiting small tubular flowers. Takes insects and spiders to supplement floral nectar.

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 20 days.

Taille de la couvée

2

Son

Chant

Sharp, piercing screech with shrill intensity; sudden loud rough call issuing during aerial territorial chase.

Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Coppery Emerald has been recorded in 3 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

What does the Coppery Emerald eat?
Nectarivore of Venezuelan highlands, visiting small tubular flowers. Takes insects and spiders to supplement floral nectar.
Where does the Coppery Emerald live?
Found in humid montane forests from Colombia to Venezuela at 600-2,000 m elevation. Resident in Andean foothills.
Is the Coppery Emerald endangered?
The Coppery Emerald has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Coppery Emerald nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 20 days.
What does the Coppery Emerald sound like?
Sharp, piercing screech with shrill intensity; sudden loud rough call issuing during aerial territorial chase.
How big is the Coppery Emerald?
The Coppery Emerald has a wingspan of 8.7 cm, weight of 3.3 g.
What order and family does the Coppery Emerald belong to?
The Coppery Emerald (Chlorostilbon russatus) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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