Coppery Emerald
Chlorostilbon russatus
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Sobre
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 8,7 cm | 3.4 in |
| Peso | 3,3 g | 0.12 oz |
Identificação
Plumagem
Blue-green Hummingbird (Chionomesa): males with brilliant blue-green gorget; metallic green above; females green above; spotted
Habitat & Range
Distribuição geográfica
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.
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 20 days.
Tamanho da postura
2
Som
Canto
Sharp, piercing screech with shrill intensity; sudden loud rough call issuing during aerial territorial chase.
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Família | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Chlorostilbon |
| Espécies | Chlorostilbon russatus |
Distribution
Coppery Emerald has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family