Thin, reedy whistle with plaintive character; soft nasal tone held briefly then gently fading in mist.
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Geographic Range & Migration
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Geographic Range & Migration
Plain-bellied Emerald
Found in humid forests from the Guianas through Amazonia to eastern Brazil. Resident in lowland terra firme forest.
Sword-billed Hummingbird
Found in Andean cloud forests from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. 1,700–3,500 m.
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Conservation Status Comparison
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保护状况
Least Concern
Plain-bellied Emerald
Least Concern
Sword-billed Hummingbird
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Identification Tips — How to Tell Them Apart
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How to Tell Them Apart
Plain-bellied Emerald
羽毛
Goliath Coucal (large): very large; dark brown above; rich rufous wings; pale buff below; long dark tail; red eye; impressive size
Sword-billed Hummingbird
羽毛
Olivaceous Thornbill: males with iridescent purple gorget; metallic olive-bronze above; white underparts; females green above; spots
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About Each Bird (Descriptions)
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Related Comparisons
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