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Blue-tailed Emerald

Chlorostilbon mellisugus

Least Concern
Размах крыльев
9,0 cm
Масса
2,6466666666666665 g
Семейство
Trochilidae
Отряд
Caprimulgiformes
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A small hummingbird (7-8 cm) widely distributed from Colombia and Venezuela through the Guianas to Trinidad and Tobago. Bright green plumage with a blue tail. Nectarivore of forest edges, gardens, and open habitats. One of the most common emeralds in northern South America.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Размах крыльев 9,0 cm 3.5 in
Масса 2,6466666666666665 g 0.09 oz

Идентификация

Оперение

White-throated Hummingbird: males with brilliant green gorget; metallic green above; white throat; females green above; spotted below

Habitat & Range

Географический ареал

Widely distributed from Colombia and Venezuela through the Guianas to Trinidad and Tobago. Resident in varied lowland habitats.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore visiting diverse flowering plants; supplements the high-sugar nectar diet with small insects and spiders gleaned from foliage.

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13-19 days. Fledging: 18-20 days.

Размер кладки

2

Звук

Пение

Pure, flute-like descending scale; smooth melodic phrase moving cleanly through several notes, warm in timbre.

Таксономия

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Отряд Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Семейство Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Chlorostilbon
Виды Chlorostilbon mellisugus

Distribution

Blue-tailed Emerald has been recorded in 4 countries.

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Присутствует Not recorded
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Часто задаваемые вопросы

What does the Blue-tailed Emerald eat?
Nectarivore visiting diverse flowering plants; supplements the high-sugar nectar diet with small insects and spiders gleaned from foliage.
Where does the Blue-tailed Emerald live?
Widely distributed from Colombia and Venezuela through the Guianas to Trinidad and Tobago. Resident in varied lowland habitats.
Is the Blue-tailed Emerald endangered?
The Blue-tailed Emerald has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Blue-tailed Emerald nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13-19 days. Fledging: 18-20 days.
What does the Blue-tailed Emerald sound like?
Pure, flute-like descending scale; smooth melodic phrase moving cleanly through several notes, warm in timbre.
How big is the Blue-tailed Emerald?
The Blue-tailed Emerald has a wingspan of 9.0 cm, weight of 2.6466666666666665 g.
What order and family does the Blue-tailed Emerald belong to?
The Blue-tailed Emerald (Chlorostilbon mellisugus) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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