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Blauschwanz-Smaragdkolibri

Chlorostilbon mellisugus

Least Concern
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A small, jewel-like hummingbird named for the brilliant blue-green iridescence of the tail feathers, male blue-tailed emeralds display glittering green plumage throughout with a contrasting deep blue-green forked tail. Found in lowland tropical forest edges, savannas, and gardens from Venezuela and Colombia east to Trinidad and south to Bolivia and Brazil. They are common in disturbed and secondary habitats, making them relatively resilient to habitat modification compared to more specialized hummingbirds.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アイオヒメエメラルドハチドリ
Chinese 蓝尾翠蜂鸟
Spanish Esmeralda Coliazul
French Émeraude orvert
German Blauschwanz-Smaragdkolibri
Portuguese esmeralda-de-cauda-azul
Russian Синехвостый изумрудный колибри

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blauschwanz-Smaragdkolibri?
The scientific name of Blauschwanz-Smaragdkolibri is Chlorostilbon mellisugus. It belongs to the genus Chlorostilbon.
What is the conservation status of Blauschwanz-Smaragdkolibri?
Blauschwanz-Smaragdkolibri (Chlorostilbon mellisugus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Blauschwanz-Smaragdkolibri live?
Blauschwanz-Smaragdkolibri is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does Blauschwanz-Smaragdkolibri belong to?
Blauschwanz-Smaragdkolibri (Chlorostilbon mellisugus) belongs to the genus Chlorostilbon, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.
Is Blauschwanz-Smaragdkolibri endangered?
No, Blauschwanz-Smaragdkolibri (Chlorostilbon mellisugus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Blauschwanz-Smaragdkolibri belong to?
Blauschwanz-Smaragdkolibri (Chlorostilbon mellisugus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Blauschwanz-Smaragdkolibri?
The closest relatives of Blauschwanz-Smaragdkolibri in the genus Chlorostilbon include Alicekolibri, Bronzeschwanz-Smaragdkolibri, Chiribiquete-Smaragdkolibri, Gartensmaragdkolibri, Gibsonsmaragdkolibri.

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