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Chiribiquete Emerald

Chlorostilbon olivaresi

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
9,3 cm
Berat
3,7 g
Famili
Trochilidae
Ordo
Caprimulgiformes
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Tentang

A small hummingbird (8 cm) described from the Chiribiquete region of southeastern Colombia. Green plumage. One of the most recently described hummingbird species. Very limited range in remote Amazonian Colombia. Poorly known ecology.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 9,3 cm 3.7 in
Berat 3,7 g 0.13 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Gilded Sapphire: males with iridescent blue gorget; metallic golden-green above; white underparts; females green above; spotted

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Described from the Chiribiquete region of southeastern Colombia. Extremely restricted range in remote Amazonian Colombia.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet protein and amino acid requirements.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Suara

Kicauan

Rapid, mechanical twittering in even rhythm; dry staccato notes forming steady sequence throughout active period.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Famili Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Chlorostilbon
Spesies Chlorostilbon olivaresi

Distribution

Chiribiquete Emerald has been recorded in 2 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Chiribiquete Emerald eat?
Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet protein and amino acid requirements.
Where does the Chiribiquete Emerald live?
Described from the Chiribiquete region of southeastern Colombia. Extremely restricted range in remote Amazonian Colombia.
Is the Chiribiquete Emerald endangered?
The Chiribiquete Emerald has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Chiribiquete Emerald sound like?
Rapid, mechanical twittering in even rhythm; dry staccato notes forming steady sequence throughout active period.
How big is the Chiribiquete Emerald?
The Chiribiquete Emerald has a wingspan of 9.3 cm, weight of 3.7 g.
What order and family does the Chiribiquete Emerald belong to?
The Chiribiquete Emerald (Chlorostilbon olivaresi) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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