Red-billed Emerald
NameRed-billed Emerald
Common NameRed-billed Emerald
Scientific NameChlorostilbon gibsoni
FamilyTrochilidae
Wingspan (cm)10
Length (cm)8
Weight (g)3
Plumage DetailsMales are entirely iridescent emerald green, often with a coppery sheen on the crown, and have a bright red bill with a black tip. They also display a small white patch on their flanks. Females have green upperparts, grayish-white underparts, a dark mask through the eye, and a white supercilium, with a dark bill that may have some red at the base.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of high-pitched, sharp chips or soft, rapid trills, often given while foraging or interacting with other hummingbirds.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in northern Colombia and extreme northwestern Venezuela.
Identifying FeaturesIridescent emerald green plumage, Red bill with black tip (male), Small size, White flank patch (male)
Description
This small, iridescent green hummingbird is characterized by its brilliant plumage and, in males, a distinctive red bill with a black tip. It is often seen hovering gracefully to feed on nectar from various flowers, displaying rapid wing beats.
