Versicoloured Emerald

The Versicoloured Emerald , sometimes placed in the genus Agyrtria, is a species of hummingbird from central and eastern South America.

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The Versicoloured Emerald is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

Versicoloured Emerald in Puerto IguazĂș, Argentina Conservation status Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Apodiformes Family: Trochilidae Genus: Amazilia Species: A. More

Looks more like the Versicoloured Emerald at Luck's feeders than the related Amazilia species. A white throated, white bellied bird with green flanks and a shining green back. Lower bill is orange. Dark tailed. Sexes essentially similar. Glittering-throated Emerald (Amazilia fimbriata) 9 cm Also an Emerald but this one is dark tailed and brilliant green throated. In the right light the throat reflects iridescently. The female has some scaling of white on the throat. More

The Versicoloured Emerald (Amazilia versicolor), sometimes placed in the genus Agyrtria, is a species of hummingbird from central and eastern South America. Description - It has a total length of c. 9 cm (3 in). The relatively long, slightly decurved bill is black with flesh-colored (occasionally orange) base to the lower mandible. The tail is coppery-green with a dark subterminal band. The upperparts and flanks are coppery-green. The central underparts and crissum are white. More

Order : Apodiformes
Family : Trochilidae
Genus : Amazilia
Species : versicolor
Authority : (Vieillot, 1818)