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Slender-tailed Woodstar

Microstilbon burmeisteri

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
6,0 cm
Gewicht
2,09 g
Familie
Trochilidae
Ordnung
Caprimulgiformes

The Slender-tailed Woodstar (Microstilbon burmeisteri) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (kolibris), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nachtschwalben und segler). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 6 cm and a weight of 2.1 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Über uns

A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm) found in arid scrub and woodland of central Bolivia and northwestern Argentina at 1,000-3,000 m. Males have a slender, forked tail. Nectarivore of dry forest and garden flowers. Named after the German zoologist Hermann Burmeister.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 6,0 cm 2.4 in
Gewicht 2,09 g 0.07 oz

Habitat & Range

Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet

Found in arid scrub and woodland of central Bolivia and northwestern Argentina at 1,000-3,000 m. Resident and partial migrant.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of montane scrub, probing small tubular flowers. Catches spiders and minute flies to supply essential amino acids.

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: CP.

Gelegegröße

2

Lautgebung

Gesang

Soft, liquid descending cascade; gentle mellow notes flowing downward in quiet musical sequence at dawn.

Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Slender-tailed Woodstar has been recorded in 1 countries.

Vorhanden Not recorded

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What does the Slender-tailed Woodstar eat?
Nectarivore of montane scrub, probing small tubular flowers. Catches spiders and minute flies to supply essential amino acids.
Where does the Slender-tailed Woodstar live?
Found in arid scrub and woodland of central Bolivia and northwestern Argentina at 1,000-3,000 m. Resident and partial migrant.
Is the Slender-tailed Woodstar endangered?
The Slender-tailed Woodstar has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Slender-tailed Woodstar nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Slender-tailed Woodstar sound like?
Soft, liquid descending cascade; gentle mellow notes flowing downward in quiet musical sequence at dawn.
How big is the Slender-tailed Woodstar?
The Slender-tailed Woodstar has a wingspan of 6.0 cm, weight of 2.09 g.
What order and family does the Slender-tailed Woodstar belong to?
The Slender-tailed Woodstar (Microstilbon burmeisteri) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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