Chilean Woodstar
Eulidia yarrellii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="eulidia-yarrellii"></birdfyi-bird>The Chilean Woodstar (Eulidia yarrellii) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 6.6 cm and a weight of 2.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.
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About
A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm) endemic to the hyper-arid Atacama coast of northern Chile. Males have a purple throat and forked tail. Nectarivore of desert scrub and cultivated gardens. Critically Endangered with fewer than 400 individuals remaining due to habitat destruction.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 6.6 cm | 2.6 in |
| Weight | 2.38 g | 0.08 oz |
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Endemic to the hyper-arid coast of northern Chile from Arica to Antofagasta. Critically Endangered with fewer than 400 individuals.
Diet & Feeding
Nectar specialist of arid Atacama valleys, visiting cacti and Nicotiana. Supplements diet with small insects foraged near blooms.
Conservation Status
Sound
Song
Buzzy, high-pitched trill with insect-like quality; sustained rapid vibration with minimal melodic content.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Eulidia |
| Species | Eulidia yarrellii |
Distribution
Chilean Woodstar has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family