The glittering-throated emerald (Chionomesa fimbriata) is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, the Guianas, Peru, Trinidad and Venezuela.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Glittering-throated Emerald being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Amazilia luciae
- Chrysuronia versicolor
- Chrysuronia boucardi
- Chionomesa lactea
- Chrysuronia leucogaster
- Polyerata decora
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Apodiformes
- Family
- Trochilidae
- Genus
- Chionomesa
- Species
- Chionomesa fimbriata
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