White-bellied Emerald
A species of Hummingbird Scientific name : Chlorestes candida Genus : Hummingbird
White-bellied Emerald, A species of Hummingbird
Botanical name: Chlorestes candida
Genus: Hummingbird
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Description
The white-bellied emerald (Chlorestes candida) is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is found in Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest. This species was formerly placed in the genus Amazilia. A molecular phylogenetic study published in 2014 found that Amazilia was polyphyletic. In the revised classification to create monophyletic genera, the white-bellied emerald was moved to Chlorestes. 
Size
11 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
White-bellied Emerald primarily feeds on nectar and insects. Utilizing swift flight, white-bellied Emerald hovers to forage from flowers and catches insects mid-air, displaying a preference for varied and high-energy food sources.
Habitat
The white-bellied Emerald is typically found in tropical and subtropical habitats, preferring areas such as lowland evergreen and semideciduous forests. These birds are likewise common along forest edges, which provide a diverse array of food sources and shelter. They inhabit broader geographical regions that encompass such forested environments, making their presence notable in expansive, natural landscapes as opposed to urban settings.
Dite type
Nectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Hummingbirds Genus
Hummingbird Species
White-bellied Emerald 
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