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Versicolored Emerald

Chrysuronia versicolor

Least Concern
Poids
3,5599999999999996 g
Famille
Trochilidae
Ordre
Caprimulgiformes

The Versicolored Emerald (Chrysuronia versicolor) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a weight of 3.6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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À propos

A small hummingbird (8-9 cm) found in open habitats from Venezuela through Brazil to Argentina. Variable green plumage with blue and white tones. Nectarivore of cerrado, gardens, and forest edges. Named for its variable, multicolored plumage.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Poids 3,5599999999999996 g 0.13 oz

Habitat & Range

Répartition géographique

Found in open habitats from Venezuela through Brazil to Argentina. Resident in cerrado, gardens, and forest edges.

Diet & Feeding

Visits flowering trees and epiphytes for nectar; supplements diet with small arthropods including gnats, midges, and spiders.

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 20-32 days.

Taille de la couvée

2

Son

Chant

Thin, wavering sibilant trill; soft high buzzing with pulsing rhythm during slow courtship hovering display.

Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Versicolored Emerald has been recorded in 2 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

What does the Versicolored Emerald eat?
Visits flowering trees and epiphytes for nectar; supplements diet with small arthropods including gnats, midges, and spiders.
Where does the Versicolored Emerald live?
Found in open habitats from Venezuela through Brazil to Argentina. Resident in cerrado, gardens, and forest edges.
Is the Versicolored Emerald endangered?
The Versicolored Emerald has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Versicolored Emerald nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 20-32 days.
What does the Versicolored Emerald sound like?
Thin, wavering sibilant trill; soft high buzzing with pulsing rhythm during slow courtship hovering display.
How big is the Versicolored Emerald?
The Versicolored Emerald has a weight of 3.5599999999999996 g.
What order and family does the Versicolored Emerald belong to?
The Versicolored Emerald (Chrysuronia versicolor) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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