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Blue-tailed Emerald

Chlorostilbon mellisugus

Least Concern
กว้างปีก
9.0 cm
น้ำหนัก
2.6466666666666665 g
วงศ์ตระกูล
Trochilidae
อันดับ
Caprimulgiformes

The Blue-tailed Emerald (Chlorostilbon mellisugus) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 9 cm and a weight of 2.6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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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
กว้างปีก 9.0 cm 3.5 in
น้ำหนัก 2.6466666666666665 g 0.09 oz

Habitat & Range

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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.

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Least Concern
IUCN Red List

พฤติกรรมและการผสมพันธุ์

การทำรัง

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

จำนวนไข่

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เสียง

เสียงร้อง

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

อนุกรมวิทยา

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
อันดับ Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
วงศ์ตระกูล Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Chlorostilbon
ชนิดพันธุ์ Chlorostilbon mellisugus

Distribution

Blue-tailed Emerald has been recorded in 4 countries.

พบ Not recorded

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External Databases

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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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