The Glittering-bellied Emerald (Chlorostilbon lucidus) is a species of hummingbird

Hummingbird

Hummingbirds are birds that comprise the family Trochilidae. They are among the smallest of birds, most species measuring in the 7.5–13 cm range. Indeed, the smallest extant bird species is a hummingbird, the 5-cm Bee Hummingbird. They can hover in mid-air by rapidly flapping their wings...

 in the Trochilidae family. It has widely been listed by the scientific name Chlorostilbon aureoventris, but this was shown to be mistaken by J. F. Pacheco and B. M. Whitney in 2006.

It is found in north-eastern Argentina

Argentina

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, eastern and central Bolivia

Bolivia

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, eastern Brazil

Brazil

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, Paraguay

Paraguay

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, and Uruguay

Uruguay

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. It is widespread and often common in a wide range of semi-open habitats, including gardens and parks.