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Narrow-tailed Emerald

Chlorostilbon stenurus

Least Concern
पंखों का फैलाव
8.4 cm
वजन
3.4000000000000004 g
कुल
Trochilidae
गण
Caprimulgiformes

The Narrow-tailed Emerald (Chlorostilbon stenurus) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 8.4 cm and a weight of 3.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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A small hummingbird (8-9 cm) found in Andean highlands from Venezuela to Peru at 800-2,500 m. Green plumage with a narrow, slightly forked tail. Nectarivore of forest edges and gardens. Named for its distinctively narrow tail feathers.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
पंखों का फैलाव 8.4 cm 3.3 in
वजन 3.4000000000000004 g 0.12 oz

Habitat & Range

भौगोलिक वितरण

Found in Andean highlands from Venezuela to Peru at 800-2,500 m elevation. Resident in montane forest edges.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds on floral nectar at forest edges in northwestern South America. Supplements diet with small insects and spiders.

संरक्षण स्थिति

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

व्यवहार और प्रजनन

घोंसला बनाना

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

अंडों की संख्या

2

ध्वनि

गीत

Melodic, two-note ascending whistle; pure tones stepping upward clearly, given repeatedly near territory boundary.

वर्गिकी

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
गण Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
कुल Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Chlorostilbon
प्रजातियां Chlorostilbon stenurus

Distribution

Narrow-tailed Emerald has been recorded in 3 countries.

उपस्थित Not recorded

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अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

What does the Narrow-tailed Emerald eat?
Feeds on floral nectar at forest edges in northwestern South America. Supplements diet with small insects and spiders.
Where does the Narrow-tailed Emerald live?
Found in Andean highlands from Venezuela to Peru at 800-2,500 m elevation. Resident in montane forest edges.
Is the Narrow-tailed Emerald endangered?
The Narrow-tailed Emerald has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Narrow-tailed Emerald nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 20 days.
What does the Narrow-tailed Emerald sound like?
Melodic, two-note ascending whistle; pure tones stepping upward clearly, given repeatedly near territory boundary.
How big is the Narrow-tailed Emerald?
The Narrow-tailed Emerald has a wingspan of 8.4 cm, weight of 3.4000000000000004 g.
What order and family does the Narrow-tailed Emerald belong to?
The Narrow-tailed Emerald (Chlorostilbon stenurus) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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