description Sapphire-spangled Emerald Overview
The sapphire-spangled emerald is a hummingbird of eastern and central South America, occurring in several regions east of the Andes. It uses forest edges, open woodland, scrub, gardens, and other flowering habitats, feeding on nectar and small arthropods. Its name refers to blue or violet markings that contrast with predominantly green plumage, although appearance varies with lighting because the relevant feather colors are iridescent.
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Where is the sapphire-spangled emerald found?
The sapphire-spangled emerald occurs in eastern and central South America, in several regions east of the Andes. It uses forest edges, open woodland, scrub, gardens, and other flowering habitats.
What does the sapphire-spangled emerald eat?
It takes nectar from flowers and also catches small arthropods. Gardens and open woodland can provide useful feeding sites when suitable flowering plants are present.
What does the name sapphire-spangled emerald refer to?
The name combines the bird's emerald-green coloration with blue, sapphire-like iridescent plumage. The exact appearance can vary with light because hummingbird feathers reflect color structurally.
Is the sapphire-spangled emerald restricted to deep forest?
No. It is also recorded from forest edges, scrub, open woodland, and gardens, not only from closed forest.
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