Coppery Emerald

Coppery Emerald

Chlorostilbon russatus

Least Concern

Aves · Apodiformes · Trochilidae

About

The coppery emerald is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in Colombia and Venezuela.

Fun Fact

Both sexes have a short, straight, black bill.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in Colombia's lower Magdalena River valley and Santa Marta department (including the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta) and also Serranía del Perijá that straddles the northern Colombia/western Venezuela border.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance