Short-tailed Emerald
Short-tailed Emerald
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The Short-tailed Emerald (*Chlorostilbon poortmani*) is a distinctive small hummingbird found in the Andean region, characterized by its relatively short tail compared to other emerald species. It is an active and sometimes territorial resident of its montane habitats.
Where to spot
Endemic to Colombia, primarily found in the Andes mountains. Inhabits humid forests, cloud forests, forest edges, and shrubby clearings at moderate to high elevations, often at flowering plants.
How to spot
Look for a small, metallic green hummingbird with a relatively short, dark, slightly notched or unforked tail. Males have an entirely green body and a straight, black bill. Females are duller below with a pale post-ocular stripe. Observe their feeding behavior and listen for their high-pitched, insect-like calls.
When to spot
Active year-round in its resident range. Best observed during morning and late afternoon when foraging for nectar at flowering plants, particularly during peak bloom periods.
Where to spot
Endemic to Colombia, primarily found in the Andes mountains. Inhabits humid forests, cloud forests, forest edges, and shrubby clearings at moderate to high elevations, often at flowering plants.
How to spot
Look for a small, metallic green hummingbird with a relatively short, dark, slightly notched or unforked tail. Males have an entirely green body and a straight, black bill. Females are duller below with a pale post-ocular stripe. Observe their feeding behavior and listen for their high-pitched, insect-like calls.
When to spot
Active year-round in its resident range. Best observed during morning and late afternoon when foraging for nectar at flowering plants, particularly during peak bloom periods.
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Its common name directly reflects one of its key distinguishing features: a tail that is noticeably shorter and less deeply forked than many of its *Chlorostilbon* relatives, making identification easier.
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