Green-tailed Emerald
NameGreen-tailed Emerald
Common NameGreen-tailed Emerald
Scientific NameChlorostilbon alice
FamilyTrochilidae
Wingspan (cm)11
Length (cm)8
Weight (g)3
Plumage DetailsMales are entirely iridescent green, with the head and throat being a brighter, glittering emerald green. The back and underparts are also iridescent green, and the tail is dark, slightly forked. Females are duller with a white stripe behind the eye and grayish underparts.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, sharp 'tsip' or 'tseet' notes, often given while foraging or in flight. They also produce soft trills and squeaks.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to northeastern Venezuela, found in the coastal mountains and adjacent lowlands.
Identifying Featuressmall size, entirely iridescent green plumage (male), glittering emerald-green head and throat, dark, slightly forked tail, straight black bill
Description
This small, iridescent hummingbird is characterized by its brilliant green plumage, particularly a glittering emerald-green head and throat. It is an agile flyer, often seen hovering to feed on nectar and catching small insects.
