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White-bellied Woodstar

Chaetocercus mulsant

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
7,8 cm
Gewicht
3,9 g
Familie
Trochilidae
Ordnung
Caprimulgiformes

Über uns

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
Flügelspannweite 7,8 cm 3.1 in
Gewicht 3,9 g 0.14 oz

Identifizierung

Gefieder

Beautiful Sheartail: males with brilliant violet-purple gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above; spotted

Habitat & Range

Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet

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.

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Lautgebung

Gesang

Melodic, pure ascending phrase with bright character; clear notes rising smoothly in animated morning territorial song.

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Caprimulgiformes (Nachtschwalben und Segler)
Familie Trochilidae (Kolibris)
Genus Chaetocercus
Arten Chaetocercus mulsant

Distribution

White-bellied Woodstar has been recorded in 3 countries.

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What does the White-bellied Woodstar eat?
Feeds on floral nectar in Andean cloud forest, favouring small-flowered herbs. Supplements with spiders and soft-bodied insects.
Where does the White-bellied Woodstar live?
Found in Andean cloud forests from Colombia to Bolivia at 1,500-3,500 m elevation. Resident across the northern and central Andes.
Is the White-bellied Woodstar endangered?
The White-bellied Woodstar has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the White-bellied Woodstar sound like?
Melodic, pure ascending phrase with bright character; clear notes rising smoothly in animated morning territorial song.
How big is the White-bellied Woodstar?
The White-bellied Woodstar has a wingspan of 7.8 cm, weight of 3.9 g.
What order and family does the White-bellied Woodstar belong to?
The White-bellied Woodstar (Chaetocercus mulsant) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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