Amethyst Woodstar

Amethyst Woodstar

Calliphlox amethystina

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
7,0 cm
Berat
2,9 g
Famili
Trochilidae
Ordo
Caprimulgiformes

Tentang

A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm) found in humid forests from eastern Colombia and Venezuela through Amazonia to Brazil, Bolivia, and Argentina. Males have an amethyst-purple throat. Nectarivore of forest edges and clearings. One of the most widespread woodstars.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 7,0 cm 2.8 in
Berat 2,9 g 0.10 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Buff-breasted Sabrewing: males with glittering purple gorget; metallic bronze-green above; buff underparts; females green above; spots

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Widespread in open habitats from Bolivia and Brazil south to Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Sea level to 1,200 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore visiting small flowers at forest edges and clearings; insect-like flight. Catches tiny flies and gnats near blooms.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Incubation: 13-14 days. Fledging: 20-22 days.

Ukuran Sarang

2

Suara

Kicauan

High, crystalline notes in ascending phrase; clear bright musical tones climbing smoothly in lively morning song.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Famili Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Calliphlox
Spesies Calliphlox amethystina

Distribution

Amethyst Woodstar has been recorded in 4 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Amethyst Woodstar eat?
Nectarivore visiting small flowers at forest edges and clearings; insect-like flight. Catches tiny flies and gnats near blooms.
Where does the Amethyst Woodstar live?
Widespread in open habitats from Bolivia and Brazil south to Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Sea level to 1,200 m.
Is the Amethyst Woodstar endangered?
The Amethyst Woodstar has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Amethyst Woodstar nest?
Incubation: 13-14 days. Fledging: 20-22 days.
What does the Amethyst Woodstar sound like?
High, crystalline notes in ascending phrase; clear bright musical tones climbing smoothly in lively morning song.
How big is the Amethyst Woodstar?
The Amethyst Woodstar has a wingspan of 7.0 cm, weight of 2.9 g.
What order and family does the Amethyst Woodstar belong to?
The Amethyst Woodstar (Calliphlox amethystina) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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