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Coppery Emerald

Chlorostilbon russatus

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Primary Traits

FamilyTrochilidae
OrderCaprimulgiformes
RealmNeotropical
HabitatShrub
DietNectar
FlightFlies
Average mass

3.3 g

Elevation

500 m - 1,700 m

Data points

49

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Identity and Taxonomy

Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.

Scientific name

Chlorostilbon russatus

English name

Coppery Emerald

Order

Caprimulgiformes

Family

Trochilidae

Genus

Chlorostilbon

Species

russatus

Data source

HBW5, BOTW, D23

Record section

Conservation and Range

Threat status and geographic distribution signals.

Conservation status

Least Concern

Range restricted

Yes

Island endemic

No

Biogeographic realm

Neotropical

Latitudinal zone

Tropical

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Measurements

Mass and elevation values from the stored record.

Minimum female mass

No data

Maximum female mass

No data

Minimum male mass

No data

Maximum male mass

No data

Minimum unsexed mass

3 g

Maximum unsexed mass

4 g

Average mass

3.3 g

Minimum elevation

0 m

Typical lower elevation

500 m

Typical upper elevation

1,700 m

Maximum elevation

2,600 m

Elevation range

1,200 m

Typical elevation

1,100 m

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Ecology

Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.

Primary habitat

Shrub

Habitat breadth

3

Primary diet

Nectar

Diet breadth

2

Diet specialization index

1.22

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Behavior and Reproduction

Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.

Social behavior

No data

Mating system

No data

Cooperative breeding

Solitary breeder

Nest type

Cup/Bowl

Nest substrate

Shrub/Bush/Vine, Tree

Minimum broods per year

No data

Maximum broods per year

No data

Minimum clutch size

2

Maximum clutch size

2

Incubating sex

Female

Minimum incubation period

15 d

Maximum incubation period

16 d

Minimum fledging period

20 d

Maximum fledging period

No data

Nest parasitism

No data

Average clutch size

2

Average fledging period

20 d

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Mobility and Flight

Flight ability and movement pattern.

Flight status

Flies

Mobility patterns

Altitudinal Migrant, Sedentary