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Glittering-throated Emerald

Chionomesa fimbriata

Least Concern
Ağırlık
4,766666666666667 g
Familya
Trochilidae
Takım
Caprimulgiformes

Hakkında

A medium-sized hummingbird (10-11 cm) widely distributed from Colombia through Amazonia to Brazil, Bolivia, and Argentina. Glittering green throat with white fringes creating a spangled effect. Nectarivore of forest edges, gardens, and open habitats.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Ağırlık 4,766666666666667 g 0.17 oz

Tanımlama

Tuy

Green Coucal: greenish iridescent overall; rufous wings; pale buff below; long graduated tail; red eye; greenish gloss distinctive

Habitat & Range

Coğrafi Dağılım

Widely distributed from Colombia through Amazonia to Brazil, Bolivia, and Argentina. Resident in varied habitats.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore probing tubular flowers in humid forest. Supplements nectar diet with small insects and spiders caught in flight.

Koruma Durumu

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Davranış & Üreme

Yuvalama

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-17 days. Fledging: 18-22 days.

Kuluçka Büyüklüğü

2

Ses

Şarkı

Buzzy, high-pitched insect-like trill; sustained rapid vibration with minimal melodic content near blossoms.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Takım Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Familya Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Chionomesa
Türler Chionomesa fimbriata

Distribution

Glittering-throated Emerald has been recorded in 2 countries.

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External Databases

Sık Sorulan Sorular

What does the Glittering-throated Emerald eat?
Nectarivore probing tubular flowers in humid forest. Supplements nectar diet with small insects and spiders caught in flight.
Where does the Glittering-throated Emerald live?
Widely distributed from Colombia through Amazonia to Brazil, Bolivia, and Argentina. Resident in varied habitats.
Is the Glittering-throated Emerald endangered?
The Glittering-throated Emerald has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Glittering-throated Emerald nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-17 days. Fledging: 18-22 days.
What does the Glittering-throated Emerald sound like?
Buzzy, high-pitched insect-like trill; sustained rapid vibration with minimal melodic content near blossoms.
How big is the Glittering-throated Emerald?
The Glittering-throated Emerald has a weight of 4.766666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Glittering-throated Emerald belong to?
The Glittering-throated Emerald (Chionomesa fimbriata) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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