Versicolored Emerald

Overview

Versicolored Emerald (Chrysuronia versicolor) is a species of Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) in the order Swifts and Hummingbirds.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Chrysuronia; binomial: Chrysuronia versicolor; authority: (Vieillot, 1818).

Distribution

Breeding range: South America.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Versicolored Emerald is transferred from Amazilia to Chrysuronia based on phylogeny (McGuire et al. 2014; Stiles et al. 2017b; SACC 781). Includes Rondonia Emerald Chrysuronia (Amazilia) rondoniae (SACC 188).