Andean Emerald
Uranomitra franciae
Andean Emerald (Uranomitra franciae) — Hummingbirds of South America.
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The Andean Emerald (Uranomitra franciae) is a member of the Trochilidae family found in South America. Adults weigh 5 g.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Apodiformes
- Family Trochilidae Hummingbirds
- Genus Uranomitra
- Species franciae
Quick facts
- Weight
- 5 g
- Diet
- Nectar-feeders
- Family
- Trochilidae
- Order
- Apodiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Andean Emerald is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it is highly aerial, spending much of its time on the wing.
Migration
The Andean Emerald is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Andean Emerald (Uranomitra franciae) belongs to the Trochilidae family of the order Apodiformes. It occurs naturally across South America. Its distribution covers SA Colombia to n Peru.
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 5 g, with a wing length of about 5.3 cm and a tail of around 3.4 cm.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Andean Emerald?
The Andean Emerald is a very small bird that weighs around 5 g.
Where does the Andean Emerald live?
The Andean Emerald is found across South America with a range covering SA Colombia to n Peru, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Andean Emerald belong to?
The Andean Emerald (Uranomitra franciae) belongs to the Trochilidae family, in the order Apodiformes.
What does the Andean Emerald eat?
The Andean Emerald is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Does the Andean Emerald migrate?
The Andean Emerald is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
What sound does the Andean Emerald make?
1 real field recording of the Andean Emerald — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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Guides for this bird
Best Hummingbird Feeders
How to choose a hummingbird feeder — the two main styles compared, the right sugar-water mix, and how to keep it clean so the birds stay safe. A decision framework with the hummingbird species in the Birbs encyclopedia.
Meet the Trochilidae
A field guide to the Trochilidae family — 366 species in the Birbs encyclopedia, with the best-known members to start with.