Émeraude orvert vs Émeraude d'Olivares
Chlorostilbon mellisugus compared with Chlorostilbon olivaresi
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Émeraude orvert | Émeraude d'Olivares |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (animal) | Animalia (animal) |
| Phylum same | Chordata (Chordates) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class same | Aves (oiseau) | Aves (oiseau) |
| Order same | Apodiformes (Apodiformes) | Apodiformes (Apodiformes) |
| Family same | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Genus same | Chlorostilbon | Chlorostilbon |
| Species | Chlorostilbon mellisugus | Chlorostilbon olivaresi |
Evolutionary Relationship
Émeraude orvert and Émeraude d'Olivares share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Chlorostilbon.
Conservation Status
Émeraude orvert
LC — Least ConcernÉmeraude d'Olivares
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Émeraude orvert | Émeraude d'Olivares |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Émeraude orvert
Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.
Émeraude d'Olivares
Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Distributed across Colombia and Norway.
Émeraude orvert
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.
Émeraude d'Olivares
The Chiribiquete Emerald (Chlorostilbon olivaresi) is a species in the genus Chlorostilbon. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Distributed across Colombia and Norway.
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