Chiribiquete Emerald

Chlorostilbon olivaresi

Hummingbirds · Apodiformes · Legendary

The Chiribiquete Emerald (Chlorostilbon olivaresi) is a legendary hummingbird found only in Colombia, weighing about 4 g. The Chiribiquete emerald is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae.

Least ConcernLegendaryEndemicEats nectarshrubland4 g

About the Chiribiquete Emerald

The Chiribiquete emerald is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is endemic to southern Colombia.

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How to identify it

The Chiribiquete emerald is 8.5 to 9 cm (3.3 to 3.5 in) long. Males weigh about 3.8 g (0.13 oz) and females about 3.6 g (0.13 oz). The male's bill has a black maxilla and a red mandible with a black tip. The male's upperparts are metallic green, the uppertail coverts bluish green, and the tail dark steel blue with a shallow fork. The sides of its head and neck reflect golden green. Its throat and upper breast are glittering blue-green and the rest of the underparts bright metallic green. The female's bill is black with a red tinge at the base of the mandible. Voice: The Chiribiquete emerald's song has not been described. When foraging it gives "a sharp, dry, scratchy 'cht'" call.

Where it lives

When to see it

Best months: January, February, April, August, November, with peak activity in February. It is a variable species across most of its range.

Easily confused with

Quick questions

How do you identify a Chiribiquete Emerald?
The Chiribiquete emerald is 8.5 to 9 cm (3.3 to 3.5 in) long. Full identification notes are on this page.
How big is a Chiribiquete Emerald?
The Chiribiquete Emerald is a tiny sized bird weighing about 4 g.
Where can you see a Chiribiquete Emerald?
The Chiribiquete Emerald is endemic to Colombia, which is the only country where it occurs.
What birds look similar to a Chiribiquete Emerald?
The Chiribiquete Emerald is most easily confused with the Narrow-tailed Emerald, the Green-tailed Emerald and the Coppery Emerald.
Is the Chiribiquete Emerald endangered?
The Chiribiquete Emerald is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

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