Blue-tailed Emerald

Chlorostilbon mellisugus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Apodiformes · Trochilidae

About

The blue-tailed emerald is a hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in tropical and subtropical South America east of the Andes from Colombia east to the Guianas and Trinidad, and south to northern Bolivia and central Brazil.

Fun Fact

The female incubates the clutch of two eggs for 13 to 19 days and fledging occurs 18 to 20 days after hatch.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in semi-open to open landscapes such as savanna, cerrado, cultivated areas, and gardens.

Diet

Insectivore

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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