Short-tailed Woodstar
Myrmia micrura
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<birdfyi-bird slug="myrmia-micrura"></birdfyi-bird>The Short-tailed Woodstar (Myrmia micrura) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (colibríes), within the order Caprimulgiformes (chotacabras y vencejos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 6.8 cm and a weight of 2.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A tiny hummingbird (6-7 cm), one of the smallest birds in the world. Found in arid coastal Peru and Ecuador. Short tail, short bill, and tiny body. Nectarivore of desert scrub and dry woodland flowers. Weighs only 2-3 grams.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 6,8 cm | 2.7 in |
| Peso | 2,1999999999999997 g | 0.08 oz |
Habitat & Range
Distribución geográfica
Found in arid scrub and coastal desert of Peru and far northern Chile. Sea level to 2,000 m elevation.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Peruvian coastal scrub and lomas vegetation; visits small flowers. Catches tiny insects in rapid sallies.
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 20-23 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2
Sonido
Canto
Rapid, light chips in cheerful animated sequence; bright staccato notes with buoyant quality near flowers.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes (Chotacabras y Vencejos) |
| Familia | Trochilidae (Colibríes) |
| Genus | Myrmia |
| Especies | Myrmia micrura |
Distribution
Short-tailed 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