White-bellied Emerald
Chlorestes candida
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<birdfyi-bird slug="chlorestes-candida"></birdfyi-bird>The White-bellied Emerald (Chlorestes candida) 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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A small hummingbird (8-9 cm) found in humid forests from Mexico through Central America to Colombia. White belly, green plumage. Nectarivore of forest edges, second growth, and gardens. Common in lowland habitats across its range.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Масса | 3,675 g | 0.13 oz |
Habitat & Range
Географический ареал
Found in humid forests from Mexico through Central America to Colombia. Resident in lowland forest edges.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on floral nectar in forest understory, hovering at Heliconia and bromeliads. Supplements with spiders and small insects for protein.
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Поведение и размножение
Гнездование
Nest type: CP.
Размер кладки
2
Звук
Пение
Rapid, mechanical twittering; quick dry staccato notes tumbling freely in animated sequence near flowers.
Таксономия
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Отряд | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Семейство | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Chlorestes |
| Виды | Chlorestes candida |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family