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Short-tailed Emerald

Chlorostilbon poortmani

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Aves (ave)
Order
Apodiformes (Apodiformes)
Family
Trochilidae
Genus
Chlorostilbon
Species
Chlorostilbon poortmani (Short-tailed Emerald)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese タンビヒメエメラルドハチドリ
Chinese 短尾翠蜂鳥
Spanish Esmeralda Rabicorta
French Émeraude à queue courte
German Grünschwanz-Smaragdkolibri
Russian Короткохвостый изумрудный колибри

Similar Species in Chlorostilbon

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besourinho-de-bico-vermelho
Chlorostilbon lucidus
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esmeralda-de-cauda-azul
Chlorostilbon mellisugus
Least Concern
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Green-tailed Emerald
Chlorostilbon alice
Least Concern
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Narrow-tailed Emerald
Chlorostilbon stenurus
Least Concern
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Red-billed Emerald
Chlorostilbon gibsoni
Least Concern
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Western Emerald
Chlorostilbon melanorhynchus
Least Concern
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Chiribiquete Emerald
Chlorostilbon olivaresi
Least Concern
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Coppery Emerald
Chlorostilbon russatus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Short-tailed Emerald?
The scientific name of Short-tailed Emerald is Chlorostilbon poortmani. It belongs to the genus Chlorostilbon.
What is the conservation status of Short-tailed Emerald?
Short-tailed Emerald (Chlorostilbon poortmani) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Short-tailed Emerald live?
Short-tailed Emerald is found in Distributed across Colombia, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does Short-tailed Emerald belong to?
Short-tailed Emerald (Chlorostilbon poortmani) belongs to the genus Chlorostilbon, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.
Is Short-tailed Emerald endangered?
No, Short-tailed Emerald (Chlorostilbon poortmani) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Short-tailed Emerald belong to?
Short-tailed Emerald (Chlorostilbon poortmani) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Short-tailed Emerald?
The closest relatives of Short-tailed Emerald in the genus Chlorostilbon include besourinho-de-bico-vermelho, esmeralda-de-cauda-azul, Green-tailed Emerald, Narrow-tailed Emerald, Red-billed Emerald.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Chlorostilbon — 10 Species

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besourinho-de-bico-vermelho
Chlorostilbon lucidus
LC 🐾
esmeralda-de-cauda-azul
Chlorostilbon mellisugus
LC 🐾
Green-tailed Emerald
Chlorostilbon alice
LC 🐾
Narrow-tailed Emerald
Chlorostilbon stenurus
LC 🐾
Red-billed Emerald
Chlorostilbon gibsoni
LC
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Short-tailed Emerald
Chlorostilbon poortmani
LC
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Western Emerald
Chlorostilbon melanorhynchus
LC 🐾
Chiribiquete Emerald
Chlorostilbon olivaresi
LC 🐾
Coppery Emerald
Chlorostilbon russatus
LC 🐾
Garden Emerald
Chlorostilbon assimilis
LC
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