Rufous-shafted Woodstar
Chaetocercus jourdanii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="chaetocercus-jourdanii"></birdfyi-bird>The Rufous-shafted Woodstar (Chaetocercus jourdanii) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 7 cm and a weight of 3.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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के बारे में
A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm) found in Andean highlands from Venezuela to Trinidad at 500-2,500 m. Males have rufous wing-shafts visible in flight and a purple gorget. Nectarivore of forest edges, gardens, and open country. Named after its rufous wing feather shafts.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| पंखों का फैलाव | 7.0 cm | 2.8 in |
| वजन | 3.26 g | 0.11 oz |
Habitat & Range
भौगोलिक वितरण
Found in Andean highlands from Venezuela to Trinidad at 500-2,500 m elevation. Resident in montane forest edges and gardens.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Trinidad and northern South America, hovering at bromeliads and Heliconia. Supplements diet with caught insects and spiders.
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व्यवहार और प्रजनन
अंडों की संख्या
2
ध्वनि
गीत
Deep, resonant single note with striking boldness; powerful tone ringing out clearly from exposed prominent perch.
वर्गिकी
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| गण | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| कुल | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Chaetocercus |
| प्रजातियां | Chaetocercus jourdanii |
Distribution
Rufous-shafted Woodstar has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Other species in the Trochilidae family