Gorgeted Woodstar
Chaetocercus heliodor
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<birdfyi-bird slug="chaetocercus-heliodor"></birdfyi-bird>The Gorgeted Woodstar (Chaetocercus heliodor) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (kolibris), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nachtschwalben und segler). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 6.1 cm and a weight of 2.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm) found in Andean cloud forests from Venezuela to Ecuador at 800-2,200 m. Males have a glittering green and blue gorget. Nectarivore of forest edges and gardens. Named for its spectacular jewel-like throat plumage.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 6,1 cm | 2.4 in |
| Gewicht | 2,225 g | 0.08 oz |
Habitat & Range
Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet
Found in Andean cloud forests from Venezuela to Ecuador at 800-2,200 m elevation. Resident in montane forest edges.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of subtropical Andean slopes, visiting diverse flowering herbs. Supplements nectar with small arthropods gleaned from leaves.
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: CP.
Lautgebung
Gesang
High, thin whistle barely perceptible; delicate sustained note at extreme frequency, rarely detectable by human ear.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Caprimulgiformes (Nachtschwalben und Segler) |
| Familie | Trochilidae (Kolibris) |
| Genus | Chaetocercus |
| Arten | Chaetocercus heliodor |
Distribution
Gorgeted Woodstar has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family