White-bellied Woodstar
Chaetocercus mulsant
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<birdfyi-bird slug="chaetocercus-mulsant"></birdfyi-bird>The White-bellied Woodstar (Chaetocercus mulsant) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (colibríes), within the order Caprimulgiformes (chotacabras y vencejos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 7.8 cm and a weight of 3.9 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Colibrí estrellado de vientre blanco (Chaetocercus mulsant), 6–7 cm. Macho con garganta verde esmeralda iridiscente; partes superiores verde oscuro; vientre blanco. Cola corta. Habita en bosques húmedos de montaña de los Andes (Colombia, Ecuador, Perú). Se alimenta de néctar y artrópodos pequeños.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 7,8 cm | 3.1 in |
| Peso | 3,9 g | 0.14 oz |
Habitat & Range
Distribución geográfica
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.
Estado de conservación
Sonido
Canto
Melodic, pure ascending phrase with bright character; clear notes rising smoothly in animated morning territorial song.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes (Chotacabras y Vencejos) |
| Familia | Trochilidae (Colibríes) |
| Genus | Chaetocercus |
| Especies | Chaetocercus mulsant |
Distribution
White-bellied Woodstar has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family