About Chlorestes notata (G.C.Reich, 1793)
Scientific Nomenclature
The blue-chinned sapphire (scientific name Chlorestes notata (G.C.Reich, 1793)) measures 8.9 cm (3.5 in) long and weighs 3.8 g (1⁄8 oz).
Bill Morphology
Its bill is fairly straight; the upper mandible is black, and the lower mandible is reddish.
Male Plumage
Males have primarily green plumage that is darker on the upper body, with white thighs, a forked metallic blue tail, and a blue upper throat.
Female Plumage
Females differ from males by having green-spotted white underparts.
