White-chested Emerald
Chrysuronia brevirostris
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderApodiformes (Swifts and Hummingbirds)
- FamilyTrochilidae (Hummingbirds)
- GenusChrysuronia
- SpeciesChrysuronia brevirostris (White-chested Emerald)
About the White-chested Emerald
The white-chested emerald (Chrysuronia brevirostris) is a hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in Brazil, the Guianas, Trinidad, and Venezuela. The white-chested emerald's taxonomic history is complex. The species was previously known in succession as Amazilia chionopectus, Agyrtria brevirostris, and Amazilia brevirostris. A molecular phylogenetic study published in 2014 found that Amazilia was polyphyletic. In the revised classification to create monophyletic genera, the white-chested emerald was moved by most taxonomic systems to Chrysuronia. However, BirdLife International's Handbook of the Birds of the World retains it in Amazilia.
The white-chested emerald has three subspecies, the nominate C. b. brevirostris, C. b. chionopectus, and C. b. orienticola. The white-chested emerald is 9 to 10 cm (3.5 to 3.9 in) long. Males weigh about 4.6 g (0.16 oz) and females 4.4 g (0.16 oz). Adults of both sexes of all subspecies have a short, straight, blackish bill and the sexes are almost alike in plumage. The nominate subspecies has iridescent turquoise-green crown and cheeks and shining bronze... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of White-chested Emerald in Canaima National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canaima National Park | 🇻🇪 Venezuela | |
| 2 | Caroni Swamp | 🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a White-chested Emerald in Canaima National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a White-chested Emerald sighting in Canaima National Park, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see White-chested Emerald in Canaima National Park?
June has the highest sighting rate for White-chested Emerald in Canaima National Park in our monthly data.