Purple-collared Woodstar
Myrtis fanny
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 7,9 cm | 3.1 in |
| Gewicht | 2,4 g | 0.08 oz |
Identifizierung
Gefieder
White-tailed Sabrewing: males iridescent blue gorget; metallic green; white outer tail; females green above; spotted white below
Habitat & Range
Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet
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.
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 19-22 days.
Gelegegröße
2
Lautgebung
Gesang
Harsh, grating buzz with mechanical quality; abrupt dry trill issued suddenly then stopping in sharp silence.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Caprimulgiformes (Nachtschwalben und Segler) |
| Familie | Trochilidae (Kolibris) |
| Genus | Myrtis |
| Arten | Myrtis fanny |
Distribution
Purple-collared Woodstar has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family