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Coppery Emerald

Chlorostilbon russatus

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
8,7 cm
Khối Lượng
3,3 g
Họ
Trochilidae
Bộ
Caprimulgiformes
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Giới Thiệu

A small hummingbird (8-9 cm) found in humid montane forests from Colombia to Venezuela at 600-2,000 m. Bright copper-green plumage. Nectarivore of cloud forest edges and gardens. A relatively uncommon Andean foothill species.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 8,7 cm 3.4 in
Khối Lượng 3,3 g 0.12 oz

Nhận Dạng

Bộ Lông

Blue-green Hummingbird (Chionomesa): males with brilliant blue-green gorget; metallic green above; females green above; spotted

Habitat & Range

Phạm Vi Địa Lý

Found in humid montane forests from Colombia to Venezuela at 600-2,000 m elevation. Resident in Andean foothills.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Venezuelan highlands, visiting small tubular flowers. Takes insects and spiders to supplement floral nectar.

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 20 days.

Số Trứng

2

Âm Thanh

Tiếng Hót

Sharp, piercing screech with shrill intensity; sudden loud rough call issuing during aerial territorial chase.

Phân Loại Học

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Bộ Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Họ Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Chlorostilbon
Loài Chlorostilbon russatus

Distribution

Coppery Emerald has been recorded in 3 countries.

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Hiện Diện Not recorded
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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

What does the Coppery Emerald eat?
Nectarivore of Venezuelan highlands, visiting small tubular flowers. Takes insects and spiders to supplement floral nectar.
Where does the Coppery Emerald live?
Found in humid montane forests from Colombia to Venezuela at 600-2,000 m elevation. Resident in Andean foothills.
Is the Coppery Emerald endangered?
The Coppery Emerald has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Coppery Emerald nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 20 days.
What does the Coppery Emerald sound like?
Sharp, piercing screech with shrill intensity; sudden loud rough call issuing during aerial territorial chase.
How big is the Coppery Emerald?
The Coppery Emerald has a wingspan of 8.7 cm, weight of 3.3 g.
What order and family does the Coppery Emerald belong to?
The Coppery Emerald (Chlorostilbon russatus) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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