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White-chested Emerald

Chrysuronia brevirostris

Least Concern
Khối Lượng
4,25 g
Họ
Trochilidae
Bộ
Caprimulgiformes

Giới Thiệu

A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) found in humid forests from the Guianas through northern Amazonia to eastern Venezuela. White breast, green plumage. Short bill. Nectarivore of forest edges, savanna, and gardens.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Khối Lượng 4,25 g 0.15 oz

Nhận Dạng

Bộ Lông

Reunion Coucal: dark glossy black above; rufous wings; pale below; long dark tail; red eye; island endemic; similar to related species

Habitat & Range

Phạm Vi Địa Lý

Found in humid forests from the Guianas through northern Amazonia to eastern Venezuela. Resident in lowland forest.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore specialising in tubular blossoms; supplements the floral nectar diet with tiny insects and spiders caught near flowers.

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

Nest type: CP. Fledging: 20 days.

Số Trứng

2

Âm Thanh

Tiếng Hót

Thin, reedy whistle with plaintive nasal quality; soft tone held briefly then gently fading in rain forest.

Phân Loại Học

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

Distribution

White-chested Emerald has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hiện Diện Not recorded
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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

What does the White-chested Emerald eat?
Nectarivore specialising in tubular blossoms; supplements the floral nectar diet with tiny insects and spiders caught near flowers.
Where does the White-chested Emerald live?
Found in humid forests from the Guianas through northern Amazonia to eastern Venezuela. Resident in lowland forest.
Is the White-chested Emerald endangered?
The White-chested Emerald has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the White-chested Emerald nest?
Nest type: CP. Fledging: 20 days.
What does the White-chested Emerald sound like?
Thin, reedy whistle with plaintive nasal quality; soft tone held briefly then gently fading in rain forest.
How big is the White-chested Emerald?
The White-chested Emerald has a weight of 4.25 g.
What order and family does the White-chested Emerald belong to?
The White-chested Emerald (Chrysuronia brevirostris) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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