About the Versicolored Emerald
The versicoloured emerald is a species of hummingbird from central and eastern South America.
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It has a total length of 8–10 cm (3.1–3.9 in). The relatively long, slightly decurved bill is black with flesh-colored (occasionally orange) base to the lower mandible. The tail is coppery-green with a dark subterminal band. The upperparts and flanks are coppery-green. The central underparts and crissum (the undertail coverts surrounding the cloaca) are white. The color of the throat, face-sides and crown varies greatly both individually and depending on subspecies.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in October · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Golden-tailed SapphireChrysuronia oenoneThe golden-tailed sapphire is 9.5 to 10 cm (3.7 to 3.9 in) long.
Sapphire-throated HummingbirdChrysuronia coeruleogularisThe sapphire-throated hummingbird has a full shiny metallic-green plumage, except for its darker tail and wings.
Shining-green HummingbirdChrysuronia goudotiThe shining-green hummingbird is 9 to 9.5 cm (3.5 to 3.7 in) long.
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