Glittering-bellied emerald

The glittering-bellied emerald (Chlorostilbon lucidus) is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It has widely been listed by the scientific name Chlorostilbon aureoventris, but this was shown to be mistaken by J. F. Pacheco and B. M. Whitney in 2006.[2][3]

Glittering-bellied emerald
male
female on nest

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Apodiformes
Family: Trochilidae
Genus: Chlorostilbon
Species:
C. lucidus
Binomial name
Chlorostilbon lucidus
(Shaw, 1812)
Synonyms

Chlorostilbon aureoventris (D'Orbigny and Lafresnaye, 1838)

SE Brazil

It is found in north-eastern Argentina, eastern and central Bolivia, eastern Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. It is widespread and often common in a wide range of semi-open habitats, including gardens and parks.[1]

References

  1. BirdLife International (2012). "Chlorostilbon lucidus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2013.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
  2. Pacheco, J. F.; Whitney, B. M. (2006). "Mandatory changes for the scientific names of three neotropical birds". Bull. Brit. Orn. Club. 126 (3): 242–244.
  3. "The correct name for Chlorostilbon aureoventris is C. lucidus". American Ornithologists' Union, South American Classification Committee. 2011.


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