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Chlorostilbon maugaeus

Chlorostilbon maugaeus

The Green-crowned Brilliant is a beautiful hummingbird with shiny green feathers. It loves to sip nectar from flowers and can hover in the air like a tiny helicopter!

Habitat: Mountain regions

Appearance

The Chlorostilbon maugaeus is a small, iridescent emerald green hummingbird with a bright white post-ocular spot behind its eye. Males boast a deeply forked, glossy black tail, while females have a shorter, more rounded tail with distinctive white tips on their outer feathers.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderApodiformesFamilyTrochilidaeGenusRiccordia
Chlorostilbon maugaeus
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Chlorostilbon maugaeus

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

It's the smallest bird species found only on the island of Puerto Rico!

Its wings beat so fast, they make a buzzing sound and blur into a shimmering haze!

This tiny bird can even fly backwards and upside down, which is super rare for birds!

To save energy at night, this tiny bird can enter a deep sleep called torpor.

Special abilities

Ability

Super-Agile Hovering

Chlorostilbon maugaeus can hover perfectly still in the air because of its unique wing structure that allows rapid figure-eight motions.

Ability

Hyper-Energy System

Chlorostilbon maugaeus has an incredibly high metabolism that requires constant feeding to fuel its rapid wing beats and active lifestyle.

Ability

Specialized Tongue

Chlorostilbon maugaeus has a unique, long forked tongue that helps them efficiently collect nectar from deep inside flowers.

Measurements & details

Length
8.5-9.5 cm
Wingspan
10-12 cm
Weight
0.0025-0.0035 kg
Lifespan
3-7 years
Top Speed
50 km/h
Clutch Size
2
Incubation
14-16 days

Diet & Feeding

This tiny bird sips sweet flower nectar and snatches small insects for essential protein.

Age differences: Young birds need more protein from insects for rapid growth and development.

Primary Foods

  • flower nectar
  • small spiders
  • mosquitoes
  • gnats
  • aphids

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

pollinates

Sleeping Hibiscus

Malvaviscus arboreus

Visits its red flowers for nectar, aiding plant reproduction.

pollinates

Wild Coffee

Psychotria ligustrifolia

Feeds on its small flowers, helping spread pollen.

eaten by

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

Hunts small birds, including hummingbirds, in its range.

eaten by

Domestic Cat

Felis catus

Feral cats are significant predators of these small birds.

Traits

Also known as

No aliases listed yet.

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Watch hummingbirds from a distance so they feel safe and can enjoy their flowers.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Chlorostilbon maugaeus?

8.5-9.5 cm

What is Chlorostilbon maugaeus's wingspan?

10-12 cm

How much does Chlorostilbon maugaeus weigh?

0.0025-0.0035 kg

How long does Chlorostilbon maugaeus live?

3-7 years

How fast can Chlorostilbon maugaeus move?

50 km/h

What does Chlorostilbon maugaeus eat?

This tiny bird sips sweet flower nectar and snatches small insects for essential protein.

Where is Chlorostilbon maugaeus usually found?

Mountain regions

How does Chlorostilbon maugaeus hunt?

Foraging

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