Short-tailed Emerald

Short-tailed EmeraldThe Short-tailed Emerald is recorded in Colombia's Andes. A regional bird account lists montane forest, edges, and clearings, while Gould's historical description notes its short tail.What does it look like?In Gould's 19th-century account, the tail is short; the male has dull bronzy-green underparts, while the female is grey below and less glossy.How does it live?The Short-tailed Emerald is recorded in Colombia's Andes. A regional bird account lists montane forest, edges, and clearings, while Gould's historical description notes its short tail.Regional records from the Colombian Andes place it in montane forest, forest edges, and clearings.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.