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Narrow-tailed Emerald

Chlorostilbon stenurus

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
8,4 cm
Khối Lượng
3,4000000000000004 g
Họ
Trochilidae
Bộ
Caprimulgiformes

The Narrow-tailed Emerald (Chlorostilbon stenurus) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 8.4 cm and a weight of 3.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Giới Thiệu

A small hummingbird (8-9 cm) found in Andean highlands from Venezuela to Peru at 800-2,500 m. Green plumage with a narrow, slightly forked tail. Nectarivore of forest edges and gardens. Named for its distinctively narrow tail feathers.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 8,4 cm 3.3 in
Khối Lượng 3,4000000000000004 g 0.12 oz

Habitat & Range

Phạm Vi Địa Lý

Found in Andean highlands from Venezuela to Peru at 800-2,500 m elevation. Resident in montane forest edges.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds on floral nectar at forest edges in northwestern South America. Supplements diet with small insects and spiders.

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

Melodic, two-note ascending whistle; pure tones stepping upward clearly, given repeatedly near territory boundary.

Phân Loại Học

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

Distribution

Narrow-tailed Emerald has been recorded in 3 countries.

Hiện Diện Not recorded

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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

What does the Narrow-tailed Emerald eat?
Feeds on floral nectar at forest edges in northwestern South America. Supplements diet with small insects and spiders.
Where does the Narrow-tailed Emerald live?
Found in Andean highlands from Venezuela to Peru at 800-2,500 m elevation. Resident in montane forest edges.
Is the Narrow-tailed Emerald endangered?
The Narrow-tailed Emerald has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Narrow-tailed Emerald nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 20 days.
What does the Narrow-tailed Emerald sound like?
Melodic, two-note ascending whistle; pure tones stepping upward clearly, given repeatedly near territory boundary.
How big is the Narrow-tailed Emerald?
The Narrow-tailed Emerald has a wingspan of 8.4 cm, weight of 3.4000000000000004 g.
What order and family does the Narrow-tailed Emerald belong to?
The Narrow-tailed Emerald (Chlorostilbon stenurus) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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