Chlorostilbon Collection

Cuban emerald hummingbird (Chlorostilbon ricordii) Guanahacabibes Peninsula National Park, Cuba

Glittering-bellied Emerald (Chlorostilbon lucidus) in flight to Grevillea banksii flowers (native of Australia), lowland Southern Bahia Atlantic Rainforest

Canivets emerald, Chlorostilbon canivetii. Almost adult
Canivets emerald, Chlorostilbon canivetii (Ornismya canivetti). Almost adult. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere Lessons Natural

Blue-tailed emerald, Chlorostilbon mellisugus (Golden-green hummingbird, Trochilus prasina). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Ornithology

Hispaniolan emerald, Chlorostilbon swainsonii (Swainsons hummingbird, Trochilus swainsonii). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Ornithology

Blue-chinned Sapphire (Chlorestes notatus) adult male, perched on stem, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago, November

Blue-chinned Sapphire (Chlorestes notatus) adult male, perched on stem, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago, April

Chlorostilbon aureoventris, glittering-bellied emerald hummi
Collected by Sir Joseph Banks and Daniel Solander, in Rio de Janeiro in November 1768 during Captain James Cooks first voyage

Calliphlox amethystina x Chlorostilbon mellisugus
Plate 259, hand coloured lithograph from A Monograph of the Trochilid, or Family of Hummingbirds, (1861) by John Gould

Chlorostilbon alice, green-tailed emerald
Plate 357, hand coloured lithograph from A Monograph of the Trochilid, or Family of Hummingbirds, (1861) by John Gould

Chlorostilbon canivetii, Canivets emerald
Plate 351, hand coloured lithograph from A Monograph of the Trochilid, or Family of Hummingbirds, (1861) by John Gould

Chlorostilbon angustipennis, Columbian emerald
Plate 363, hand coloured lithograph from A Monograph of the Trochilid, or Family of Hummingbirds, (1861) by John Gould

Chlorostilbon elegans, Goulds Emerald

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Discover the mesmerizing world of Chlorostilbon, a genus of hummingbirds known for their vibrant colors and graceful flight. From the Cuban emerald hummingbird in Guanahacabibes Peninsula National Park to the glittering-bellied Emerald soaring towards Grevillea banksii flowers, these tiny creatures never fail to amaze. Feast your eyes on the almost adult Canivets emerald and the striking Blue-tailed emerald as they showcase their iridescent plumage. Journey to Hispaniola and witness the beauty of the Hispaniolan emerald, while marveling at another glimpse of the Canivets emerald in its final stages of growth. Immerse yourself in Trinidad's natural wonders as you encounter an adult male Blue-chinned Sapphire perched delicately on a stem during different seasons. And don't miss out on encountering Chlorostilbon aureoventris, also known as glittering-bellied emerald hummi, or witnessing Calliphlox amethystina x Chlorostilbon mellisugus hybridization unfold before your eyes. Lastly, meet Chlorostilbon alice - a green-tailed emerald that adds a touch of enchantment wherever it goes. These captivating species remind us of nature's boundless creativity and inspire us to cherish every moment spent with them.