Western Emerald
Western Emerald (<em>Chlorostilbon melanorhynchus</em>) is a species of Hummingbirds (<em>Trochilidae</em>) in the order Swifts and Hummingbirds.
Overview
Western Emerald (Chlorostilbon melanorhynchus) is a species of Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) in the order Swifts and Hummingbirds.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Chlorostilbon; binomial: Chlorostilbon melanorhynchus; authority: Gould, 1860.
Distribution
Breeding range: South America.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Treat species as monotypic; includes pumilus (Ridgely & Greenfield 2001).
