Red-billed Emerald
Chlorostilbon gibsoni
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<birdfyi-bird slug="chlorostilbon-gibsoni"></birdfyi-bird>The Red-billed Emerald (Chlorostilbon gibsoni) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 9.9 cm and a weight of 3.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Hakkında
A small hummingbird (8-9 cm) found in dry valleys and scrub of Colombia and Venezuela. Bright green plumage with a red bill with dark tip. Nectarivore of arid and semi-arid habitats. Named after the naturalist William Gibson.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 9,9 cm | 3.9 in |
| Ağırlık | 3,4 g | 0.12 oz |
Habitat & Range
Coğrafi Dağılım
Found in dry valleys and scrub of Colombia and Venezuela. Resident in arid and semi-arid habitats at low elevations.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on floral nectar in lowland Venezuelan scrub and forest. Gleans insects and spiders to meet protein requirements.
Koruma Durumu
Davranış & Üreme
Yuvalama
Nest type: CP.
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
2
Ses
Şarkı
Harsh, buzzy chatter with urgency; rough staccato notes escalating quickly during competitive flower territory dispute.
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Familya | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Chlorostilbon |
| Türler | Chlorostilbon gibsoni |
Distribution
Red-billed Emerald has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family