Glittering-throated Emerald
Chionomesa fimbriata
Least ConcernAves · Apodiformes · Trochilidae
About
The glittering-throated emerald is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, the Guianas, Peru, Trinidad and Venezuela.
Fun Fact
He placed it with all the other hummingbirds in the genus Trochilus and coined the binomial name Trochilus fimbriatus.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in less dense dry and humid forest, gallery forest, secondary forest, open woodland, savanna, scrublands, caatinga, plantations, and gardens.
Diet
Feeds on small insects.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance