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Santa Marta Woodstar

Chaetocercus astreans

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
6,7 cm
Berat
2,605 g
Famili
Trochilidae
Ordo
Caprimulgiformes

Tentang

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
Rentang Sayap 6,7 cm 2.6 in
Berat 2,605 g 0.09 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Bahama Woodstar (alt): tiny; males with glittering magenta-rose gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females spotted below

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

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.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Suara

Kicauan

Rapid, mechanical clicking trill; quick even staccato notes in steady dry rhythm throughout active day.

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Santa Marta Woodstar has been recorded in 2 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Santa Marta Woodstar eat?
Endemic to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta; feeds on highland floral nectar and supplements with insects and tiny spiders.
Where does the Santa Marta Woodstar live?
Endemic to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia, at 1,200-3,000 m elevation. Found nowhere else in the world.
Is the Santa Marta Woodstar endangered?
The Santa Marta Woodstar has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Santa Marta Woodstar sound like?
Rapid, mechanical clicking trill; quick even staccato notes in steady dry rhythm throughout active day.
How big is the Santa Marta Woodstar?
The Santa Marta Woodstar has a wingspan of 6.7 cm, weight of 2.605 g.
What order and family does the Santa Marta Woodstar belong to?
The Santa Marta Woodstar (Chaetocercus astreans) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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