Rufous-shafted Woodstar
Chaetocercus jourdanii
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A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm) found in Andean highlands from Venezuela to Trinidad at 500-2,500 m. Males have rufous wing-shafts visible in flight and a purple gorget. Nectarivore of forest edges, gardens, and open country. Named after its rufous wing feather shafts.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 7.0 cm | 2.8 in |
| Weight | 3.26 g | 0.11 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Calliope Hummingbird (endemic): tiny; males with glittering magenta gorget; metallic green above; females plain green above; spotted
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found in Andean highlands from Venezuela to Trinidad at 500-2,500 m elevation. Resident in montane forest edges and gardens.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Trinidad and northern South America, hovering at bromeliads and Heliconia. Supplements diet with caught insects and spiders.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Deep, resonant single note with striking boldness; powerful tone ringing out clearly from exposed prominent perch.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Chaetocercus |
| Species | Chaetocercus jourdanii |
Distribution
Rufous-shafted Woodstar has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family