White-bellied Woodstar
Chaetocercus mulsant
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A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm) found in Andean cloud forests from Colombia to Bolivia at 1,500-3,500 m. Males have a white belly and iridescent gorget. Nectarivore of forest edges and flowering shrubs. One of the most widespread Andean woodstars.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 7,8 cm | 3.1 in |
| الوزن | 3,9 g | 0.14 oz |
التعرف
الريش
Beautiful Sheartail: males with brilliant violet-purple gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above; spotted
Habitat & Range
النطاق الجغرافي
Found in Andean cloud forests from Colombia to Bolivia at 1,500-3,500 m elevation. Resident across the northern and central Andes.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on floral nectar in Andean cloud forest, favouring small-flowered herbs. Supplements with spiders and soft-bodied insects.
حالة الحفاظ
الصوت
الغناء
Melodic, pure ascending phrase with bright character; clear notes rising smoothly in animated morning territorial song.
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| الفصيلة | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Chaetocercus |
| الأنواع | Chaetocercus mulsant |
Distribution
White-bellied Woodstar has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family