Glittering-throated Emerald
Chionomesa fimbriata
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<birdfyi-bird slug="chionomesa-fimbriata"></birdfyi-bird>The Glittering-throated Emerald (Chionomesa fimbriata) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a weight of 4.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Giới Thiệu
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Khối Lượng | 4,766666666666667 g | 0.17 oz |
Habitat & Range
Phạm Vi Địa Lý
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.
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-17 days. Fledging: 18-22 days.
Số Trứng
2
Âm Thanh
Tiếng Hót
Buzzy, high-pitched insect-like trill; sustained rapid vibration with minimal melodic content near blossoms.
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Họ | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Chionomesa |
| Loài | Chionomesa fimbriata |
Distribution
Glittering-throated Emerald has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family