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Short-tailed Woodstar

Myrmia micrura

Least Concern
पंखों का फैलाव
6.8 cm
वजन
2.1999999999999997 g
कुल
Trochilidae
गण
Caprimulgiformes

के बारे में

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
पंखों का फैलाव 6.8 cm 2.7 in
वजन 2.1999999999999997 g 0.08 oz

पहचान

पंख

Santa Marta Sabrewing: males with glittering ruby-red gorget; metallic green above; white postocular stripe; females green; spotted

Habitat & Range

भौगोलिक वितरण

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.

संरक्षण स्थिति

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

व्यवहार और प्रजनन

घोंसला बनाना

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 20-23 days.

अंडों की संख्या

2

ध्वनि

गीत

Rapid, light chips in cheerful animated sequence; bright staccato notes with buoyant quality near flowers.

वर्गिकी

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
गण Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
कुल Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Myrmia
प्रजातियां Myrmia micrura

Distribution

Short-tailed Woodstar has been recorded in 2 countries.

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उपस्थित Not recorded
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अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

What does the Short-tailed Woodstar eat?
Nectarivore of Peruvian coastal scrub and lomas vegetation; visits small flowers. Catches tiny insects in rapid sallies.
Where does the Short-tailed Woodstar live?
Found in arid scrub and coastal desert of Peru and far northern Chile. Sea level to 2,000 m elevation.
Is the Short-tailed Woodstar endangered?
The Short-tailed Woodstar has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Short-tailed Woodstar nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 20-23 days.
What does the Short-tailed Woodstar sound like?
Rapid, light chips in cheerful animated sequence; bright staccato notes with buoyant quality near flowers.
How big is the Short-tailed Woodstar?
The Short-tailed Woodstar has a wingspan of 6.8 cm, weight of 2.1999999999999997 g.
What order and family does the Short-tailed Woodstar belong to?
The Short-tailed Woodstar (Myrmia micrura) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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