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Blue-tailed Emerald

Chlorostilbon mellisugus

Least Concern
翼展
9.0 cm
体重
2.6466666666666665 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes
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蓝尾翠蜂鸟(Chlorostilbon mellisugus)是一种体长7-8厘米、广泛分布的小型蜂鸟,分布范围从哥伦比亚、委内瑞拉经圭亚那延伸至特立尼达。雄鸟背部翠绿色,尾羽蓝色。以花蜜为食,常见于开阔林地和花园中。

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 9.0 cm 3.5 in
体重 2.6466666666666665 g 0.09 oz

识别

羽毛

White-throated Hummingbird: males with brilliant green gorget; metallic green above; white throat; females green above; spotted below

Habitat & Range

分布范围

Widely distributed from Colombia and Venezuela through the Guianas to Trinidad and Tobago. Resident in varied lowland habitats.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore visiting diverse flowering plants; supplements the high-sugar nectar diet with small insects and spiders gleaned from foliage.

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13-19 days. Fledging: 18-20 days.

产卵数

2

声音

鸣唱

Pure, flute-like descending scale; smooth melodic phrase moving cleanly through several notes, warm in timbre.

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Chlorostilbon
物种 Chlorostilbon mellisugus

Distribution

Blue-tailed Emerald has been recorded in 4 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

What does the Blue-tailed Emerald eat?
Nectarivore visiting diverse flowering plants; supplements the high-sugar nectar diet with small insects and spiders gleaned from foliage.
Where does the Blue-tailed Emerald live?
Widely distributed from Colombia and Venezuela through the Guianas to Trinidad and Tobago. Resident in varied lowland habitats.
Is the Blue-tailed Emerald endangered?
The Blue-tailed Emerald has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Blue-tailed Emerald nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13-19 days. Fledging: 18-20 days.
What does the Blue-tailed Emerald sound like?
Pure, flute-like descending scale; smooth melodic phrase moving cleanly through several notes, warm in timbre.
How big is the Blue-tailed Emerald?
The Blue-tailed Emerald has a wingspan of 9.0 cm, weight of 2.6466666666666665 g.
What order and family does the Blue-tailed Emerald belong to?
The Blue-tailed Emerald (Chlorostilbon mellisugus) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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