Blue-throated Goldentail
Chlorestes eliciae
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<birdfyi-bird slug="chlorestes-eliciae"></birdfyi-bird>The Blue-throated Goldentail (Chlorestes eliciae) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a weight of 3.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Sobre
Beija-flor-de-Elicia (Chlorestes eliciae), 8–9 cm. Macho com plumagem verde-brilhante, gorget azul-violáceo na garganta, partes inferiores acinzentadas. Habita bordas de florestas úmidas e capoeiras na América Central e noroeste da América do Sul. Alimenta-se de néctar e pequenos insetos.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Peso | 3,66 g | 0.13 oz |
Habitat & Range
Distribuição geográfica
Found in humid forests from Mexico to Panama. Resident in lowland and foothill forest edges and clearings.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore visiting diverse flowering plants; supplements the high-sugar nectar diet with small insects and spiders gleaned from foliage.
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: CP.
Tamanho da postura
2
Som
Canto
Harsh, nasal chatter with emphatic rhythm; rough buzzy notes delivered rapidly with coarse raw texture.
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Família | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Chlorestes |
| Espécies | Chlorestes eliciae |
Distribution
Blue-throated Goldentail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family