Santa Marta Woodstar
Chaetocercus astreans
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A tiny hummingbird (7 cm) endemic to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia, at 1,200-3,000 m. Males have a sparkling gorget. Nectarivore of montane forest edges. A Santa Marta endemic with limited range. Sometimes treated as a subspecies of Gorgeted Woodstar.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 6,7 cm | 2.6 in |
| Poids | 2,605 g | 0.09 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Bahama Woodstar (alt): tiny; males with glittering magenta-rose gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females spotted below
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
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.
Statut de conservation
Son
Chant
Rapid, mechanical clicking trill; quick even staccato notes in steady dry rhythm throughout active day.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Famille | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Chaetocercus |
| Espèces | Chaetocercus astreans |
Distribution
Santa Marta Woodstar has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family