Western Emerald
Chlorostilbon melanorhynchus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="chlorostilbon-melanorhynchus"></birdfyi-bird>The Western Emerald (Chlorostilbon melanorhynchus) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a weight of 2.7 g.
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A small hummingbird (8-9 cm) found from Panama to Peru in western Andean foothills. Bright emerald-green plumage with dark tail. Nectarivore of forest edges and gardens. Closely related to other Chlorostilbon emeralds. A Chocó and western Andean species.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| น้ำหนัก | 2.675 g | 0.09 oz |
Habitat & Range
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Found from Panama to Peru along the western Andean foothills. Resident in forest edges and gardens at low to mid elevations.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of western Colombian and Ecuadorian forest. Supplements diet with small arthropods caught near blossoms.
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เสียงร้อง
Melodic, ascending phrase with hopeful character; smooth pure tones rising in clear musical progression at dawn.
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| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| อันดับ | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| วงศ์ตระกูล | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Chlorostilbon |
| ชนิดพันธุ์ | Chlorostilbon melanorhynchus |
Distribution
Western Emerald has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family