Purple-collared Woodstar
Myrtis fanny
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<birdfyi-bird slug="myrtis-fanny"></birdfyi-bird>The Purple-collared Woodstar (Myrtis fanny) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 7.9 cm and a weight of 2.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A tiny hummingbird (8-9 cm) found in arid western Peru and southwestern Ecuador at sea level to 2,500 m. Males have a purple collar. Nectarivore of desert scrub, gardens, and river valleys. Adapted to extremely arid coastal environments.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 7.9 cm | 3.1 in |
| Weight | 2.4 g | 0.08 oz |
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found in open habitats, gardens, and scrub from southern Ecuador south through Peru to northwestern Chile. Sea level to 3,000 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Andean foothills and inter-valley scrub; visits small tubular flowers. Supplements with tiny arthropods.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 19-22 days.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Harsh, grating buzz with mechanical quality; abrupt dry trill issued suddenly then stopping in sharp silence.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Myrtis |
| Species | Myrtis fanny |
Distribution
Purple-collared Woodstar has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family