Little Woodstar
Chaetocercus bombus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="chaetocercus-bombus"></birdfyi-bird>The Little Woodstar (Chaetocercus bombus) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 5.6 cm and a weight of 6.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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About
A tiny hummingbird (7 cm) found in Andean foothill forests from Colombia to Peru at 800-2,200 m. Small even for a woodstar. Purple throat (males). Nectarivore of forest edges. Classified as Vulnerable due to habitat loss. One of the smallest hummingbirds.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 5.6 cm | 2.2 in |
| Weight | 6.5 g | 0.23 oz |
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found in Andean foothill forests from Colombia to Peru at 800-2,200 m. Classified as Vulnerable due to habitat loss.
Diet & Feeding
One of the world's smallest birds; feeds on nectar from tiny blossoms in humid forest understory. Catches gnats and spiders for protein.
Conservation Status
Sound
Song
Harsh, scratchy buzz with coarse texture; sustained rough vibration with raspy edges carrying across scrub habitat.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Chaetocercus |
| Species | Chaetocercus bombus |
Distribution
Little Woodstar has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family