Rufous-shafted Woodstar vs Rufous-booted Racket-tail
Chaetocercus jourdanii compared with Ocreatus addae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Rufous-shafted Woodstar | Rufous-booted Racket-tail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chaetocercus jourdanii | Ocreatus addae |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 7.0 cm (2.8 in) | — |
| Weight | 3.26 g (0.11 oz) | 3.0 g (0.11 oz) |
| Diet | Nectarivore of Trinidad and northern South America, hovering at bromeliads and Heliconia. Supplements diet with … | Nectarivore of Bolivian and Peruvian cloud forest; visits Ericaceae and bromeliads. Gleans small insects from … |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Rufous-shafted Woodstar
Deep, resonant single note with striking boldness; powerful tone ringing out clearly from exposed prominent perch.
Rufous-booted Racket-tail
Deep, resonant hum barely audible; extremely low vibration barely perceptible during hovering near high-altitude flowers.
Geographic Range & Migration
Rufous-shafted Woodstar
Found in Andean highlands from Venezuela to Trinidad at 500-2,500 m elevation. Resident in montane forest edges and gardens.
Rufous-booted Racket-tail
Found in cloud forests of northern Bolivia and adjacent Peru and Brazil at 400–1,400 m elevation.
Conservation Status
Rufous-shafted Woodstar
Rufous-booted Racket-tail
About These Birds
Rufous-shafted Woodstar
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.
Rufous-booted Racket-tail
A small hummingbird (8-10 cm plus tail rackets) found in Andean cloud forests of southeastern Peru and Bolivia at 1,200-2,200 m. Males have rufous leg puffs instead of white. Recently split from Booted Racket-tail. Nectarivore of montane forest undergrowth.