Chiribiquete Emerald (Chlorostilbon olivaresi)
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Chiribiquete Emerald

Chlorostilbon olivaresi Stiles, 1996

8.5–9 cmLength3.7 gWeight

The Chiribiquete emerald (Chlorostilbon olivaresi) is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae.

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The Chiribiquete emerald (Chlorostilbon olivaresi) is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is endemic to southern Colombia.

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Questions

How big is the Chiribiquete Emerald?

The Chiribiquete Emerald is about 8.5–9 cm long and weighs around 3.7 g.

Where does the Chiribiquete Emerald live?

Its breeding range: South America: southeastern Colombia.

Is the Chiribiquete Emerald endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Chiribiquete Emerald as Least Concern.

What does the Chiribiquete Emerald eat?

Main food: Nectar.

What family is the Chiribiquete Emerald in?

It belongs to the family Hummingbirds (Trochilidae), order Apodiformes.

At a glance

Length
8.5–9 cm
Weight
3.7 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Nectar
Lifestyle
Feeds in the air
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
47 mm
Tail
29 mm
Bill
22 mm
Tarsus
5 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: southeastern Colombia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Hummingbirds Trochilidae
Genus
Chlorostilbon

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Chiribiquete Emerald

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