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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 7.8 cm | 3.1 in |
| Weight | 3.9 g | 0.14 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Beautiful Sheartail: males with brilliant violet-purple gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above; spotted
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
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.
Conservation Status
Sound
Song
Melodic, pure ascending phrase with bright character; clear notes rising smoothly in animated morning territorial song.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Chaetocercus |
| Species | Chaetocercus mulsant |
Distribution
White-bellied Woodstar has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family