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White-chested Emerald

Chrysuronia brevirostris

Least Concern
Масса
4,25 g
Семейство
Trochilidae
Отряд
Caprimulgiformes

The White-chested Emerald (Chrysuronia brevirostris) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a weight of 4.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) found in humid forests from the Guianas through northern Amazonia to eastern Venezuela. White breast, green plumage. Short bill. Nectarivore of forest edges, savanna, and gardens.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Масса 4,25 g 0.15 oz

Habitat & Range

Географический ареал

Found in humid forests from the Guianas through northern Amazonia to eastern Venezuela. Resident in lowland forest.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore specialising in tubular blossoms; supplements the floral nectar diet with tiny insects and spiders caught near flowers.

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

Nest type: CP. Fledging: 20 days.

Размер кладки

2

Звук

Пение

Thin, reedy whistle with plaintive nasal quality; soft tone held briefly then gently fading in rain forest.

Таксономия

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

Distribution

White-chested Emerald has been recorded in 1 countries.

Присутствует Not recorded

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Часто задаваемые вопросы

What does the White-chested Emerald eat?
Nectarivore specialising in tubular blossoms; supplements the floral nectar diet with tiny insects and spiders caught near flowers.
Where does the White-chested Emerald live?
Found in humid forests from the Guianas through northern Amazonia to eastern Venezuela. Resident in lowland forest.
Is the White-chested Emerald endangered?
The White-chested Emerald has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the White-chested Emerald nest?
Nest type: CP. Fledging: 20 days.
What does the White-chested Emerald sound like?
Thin, reedy whistle with plaintive nasal quality; soft tone held briefly then gently fading in rain forest.
How big is the White-chested Emerald?
The White-chested Emerald has a weight of 4.25 g.
What order and family does the White-chested Emerald belong to?
The White-chested Emerald (Chrysuronia brevirostris) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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