Glittering-bellied Emerald
Common name: Glittering-bellied Emerald
Scientific name: Chlorostilbon lucidus
Clades: Trochilini - Emeralds
The Glittering-bellied Emerald has an average length of 8-10 cm (3-4 inches) from beak to tail. Their wingspan is typically around 11-12 cm (4-5 inches). They are very light and weigh only about 2-4 grams (0.07-0.14 ounces).
The name of this hummingbird refers to the distinctive glittering iridescent green belly, which contrasts with the dark green upperparts, forked dark blue tail, and dark wings. Additionally, it has a black mask across its face and a white spot behind its eye. In adult males, the throat is metallic green, while in females, the throat is white and the crown is greenish.
4 subspecies:
C. l. pucherani E Brazil (Maranhão and Ceará S to Paraná).
C. l. lucidus E Bolivia, Paraguay and SW Brazil (including Mato Grosso).
C. l. igneus W and N Argentina (Jujuy and Chaco S to Mendoza and San Luis).
C. l. berlepschi SE Brazil (Rio Grande do Sul) and Uruguay to NE Argentina (Misiones, Corrientes, Entre Ríos, Buenos Aires).
