Glittering-bellied Emerald (Chlorostilbon lucidus)
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Glittering-bellied Emerald

Chlorostilbon lucidus (Shaw, 1812)

9.5–10 cmLength3.5 gWeight

The glittering-bellied emerald (Chlorostilbon lucidus) is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae.

Busiest months: October · Most records: Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: October · Most records: Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay

Glittering-bellied Emerald has been recorded at 294 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 6 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Reserva Ecológica Costanera SurArgentina6,813 records
  2. Reserva Ecológica Ciudad Universitaria - Costanera NorteArgentina1,056 records
  3. Reserva Ribera NorteArgentina896 records
More places
  1. Jardín de PicafloresArgentina838 records
  2. Gran Asunción – Parque Guasu MetropolitanoParaguay799 records
  3. Reserva Ecológica de Vicente LópezArgentina739 records
  4. Berisso – Quinta Privada Montevideo Y 77 100 Metros Hacia El MonteArgentina537 records
  5. Rio Claro – Campus da UNESPBrazil494 records
  6. PN Chapada dos Guimarães – Pousada do ParqueBrazil492 records
  7. Casa ApachetaArgentina489 records

Countries and regions with the most records

ArgentinaBrazilUruguayParaguayBoliviaChile

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The glittering-bellied emerald (Chlorostilbon lucidus) is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

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Questions

How big is the Glittering-bellied Emerald?

The Glittering-bellied Emerald is about 9.5–10 cm long and weighs around 3.5 g.

Where does the Glittering-bellied Emerald live?

Its breeding range: South America: eastern, southeastern, south-central. It is most often recorded in Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay.

When is the best time to see the Glittering-bellied Emerald?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in October (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Glittering-bellied Emerald endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Glittering-bellied Emerald as Least Concern.

What does the Glittering-bellied Emerald eat?

Main food: Nectar.

What family is the Glittering-bellied Emerald in?

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

At a glance

Length
9.5–10 cm
Weight
3.5 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Nectar
Lifestyle
Feeds in the air
Migration
Partial migrant
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
49 mm
Tail
28 mm
Bill
17 mm
Tarsus
4 mm

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

Range

South America: eastern, southeastern, south-central

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Hummingbirds Trochilidae
Genus
Chlorostilbon

Other birds in the genus Chlorostilbon

Garden EmeraldGarden EmeraldChlorostilbon assimilisWestern EmeraldWestern EmeraldChlorostilbon melanorhynchusRed-billed EmeraldRed-billed EmeraldChlorostilbon gibsoniBlue-tailed EmeraldBlue-tailed EmeraldChlorostilbon mellisugusChiribiquete EmeraldChiribiquete EmeraldChlorostilbon olivaresiCoppery EmeraldCoppery EmeraldChlorostilbon russatusNarrow-tailed EmeraldNarrow-tailed EmeraldChlorostilbon stenurusGreen-tailed EmeraldGreen-tailed EmeraldChlorostilbon aliceShort-tailed EmeraldShort-tailed EmeraldChlorostilbon poortmaniCrimson TopazCrimson TopazTopaza pella
Glittering-bellied Emerald

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