Gorgeted Woodstar
Chaetocercus heliodor
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A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm) found in Andean cloud forests from Venezuela to Ecuador at 800-2,200 m. Males have a glittering green and blue gorget. Nectarivore of forest edges and gardens. Named for its spectacular jewel-like throat plumage.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 6.1 cm | 2.4 in |
| Weight | 2.225 g | 0.08 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Vervain Hummingbird: world's 2nd smallest bird; males with violet gorget; metallic green above; females pale below; tiny size
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found in Andean cloud forests from Venezuela to Ecuador at 800-2,200 m elevation. Resident in montane forest edges.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of subtropical Andean slopes, visiting diverse flowering herbs. Supplements nectar with small arthropods gleaned from leaves.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Sound
Song
High, thin whistle barely perceptible; delicate sustained note at extreme frequency, rarely detectable by human ear.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Chaetocercus |
| Species | Chaetocercus heliodor |
Distribution
Gorgeted Woodstar has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family