Santa Marta Woodstar
Chaetocercus astreans
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<birdfyi-bird slug="chaetocercus-astreans"></birdfyi-bird>The Santa Marta Woodstar (Chaetocercus astreans) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (colibríes), within the order Caprimulgiformes (chotacabras y vencejos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 6.7 cm and a weight of 2.6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Colibrí estrellado de Santa Marta (Chaetocercus astreans), 6–7 cm. Macho con garganta verde esmeralda iridiscente; partes superiores verde oscuro; cola corta con plumas externas rufas y blancas. Endémico de la Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta (Colombia). Habita en bordes de bosque. Se alimenta de néctar.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 6,7 cm | 2.6 in |
| Peso | 2,605 g | 0.09 oz |
Habitat & Range
Distribución geográfica
Endemic to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia, at 1,200-3,000 m elevation. Found nowhere else in the world.
Diet & Feeding
Endemic to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta; feeds on highland floral nectar and supplements with insects and tiny spiders.
Estado de conservación
Sonido
Canto
Rapid, mechanical clicking trill; quick even staccato notes in steady dry rhythm throughout active day.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes (Chotacabras y Vencejos) |
| Familia | Trochilidae (Colibríes) |
| Genus | Chaetocercus |
| Especies | Chaetocercus astreans |
Distribution
Santa Marta Woodstar has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family