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Versicolored Emerald

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description Versicolored Emerald Overview

The Versicolored Emerald, Amazilia versicolor, is a small hummingbird native to parts of South America. Its range extends from Venezuela through Brazil and southward toward Argentina, and its plumage varies in appearance across different parts of that range. Like other hummingbirds, it feeds mainly on nectar while also taking small insects, and it is associated with forest edges, gardens, and other flowering habitats.

help Versicolored Emerald FAQ

What is the current scientific name for the Versicolored Emerald?

It is widely known as Amazilia versicolor, while many modern taxonomic references place it in the genus Chrysuronia as Chrysuronia versicolor. Both names can refer to the same South American hummingbird. [Species reference](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Versicolored_emerald)

Where in South America can I find a Versicolored Emerald?

Its range includes Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, northeastern Argentina, and parts of northern South America such as southern Venezuela. It uses semi-open habitats, forest edges, river corridors, and sometimes urban areas. [Species reference](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Versicolored_emerald)

Why does the Versicolored Emerald look different in different photos?

Regional forms can have white, green, turquoise, or blue coloring on the throat and head. Light and geographic variation can therefore make two birds look noticeably different even when both are Versicolored Emeralds. [Species reference](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Versicolored_emerald)

Does the Versicolored Emerald live only in untouched rainforest?

No. It is also recorded in semi-open woodland, forest borders, river margins, and urban areas, and it often avoids the interior of humid primary forest. [Species reference](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Versicolored_emerald)

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