Amethyst Woodstar
Calliphlox amethystina
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<birdfyi-bird slug="calliphlox-amethystina"></birdfyi-bird>The Amethyst Woodstar (Calliphlox amethystina) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (colibríes), within the order Caprimulgiformes (chotacabras y vencejos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 7 cm and a weight of 2.9 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Colibrí amatista de 8–9 cm con gorguera magenta brillante en los machos, habita en los bordes de bosque y jardines de Sudamérica del Este.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 7,0 cm | 2.8 in |
| Peso | 2,9 g | 0.10 oz |
Habitat & Range
Distribución geográfica
Widespread in open habitats from Bolivia and Brazil south to Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Sea level to 1,200 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore visiting small flowers at forest edges and clearings; insect-like flight. Catches tiny flies and gnats near blooms.
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Incubation: 13-14 days. Fledging: 20-22 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2
Sonido
Canto
High, crystalline notes in ascending phrase; clear bright musical tones climbing smoothly in lively morning song.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes (Chotacabras y Vencejos) |
| Familia | Trochilidae (Colibríes) |
| Genus | Calliphlox |
| Especies | Calliphlox amethystina |
Distribution
Amethyst Woodstar has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family