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Gorgeted Woodstar

Chaetocercus heliodor

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
6,1 cm
Berat
2,225 g
Famili
Trochilidae
Ordo
Caprimulgiformes

Tentang

A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm) found in Andean cloud forests from Venezuela to Ecuador at 800-2,200 m. Males have a glittering green and blue gorget. Nectarivore of forest edges and gardens. Named for its spectacular jewel-like throat plumage.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 6,1 cm 2.4 in
Berat 2,225 g 0.08 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Vervain Hummingbird: world's 2nd smallest bird; males with violet gorget; metallic green above; females pale below; tiny size

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Found in Andean cloud forests from Venezuela to Ecuador at 800-2,200 m elevation. Resident in montane forest edges.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of subtropical Andean slopes, visiting diverse flowering herbs. Supplements nectar with small arthropods gleaned from leaves.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CP.

Suara

Kicauan

High, thin whistle barely perceptible; delicate sustained note at extreme frequency, rarely detectable by human ear.

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Gorgeted 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 Gorgeted Woodstar eat?
Nectarivore of subtropical Andean slopes, visiting diverse flowering herbs. Supplements nectar with small arthropods gleaned from leaves.
Where does the Gorgeted Woodstar live?
Found in Andean cloud forests from Venezuela to Ecuador at 800-2,200 m elevation. Resident in montane forest edges.
Is the Gorgeted Woodstar endangered?
The Gorgeted Woodstar has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Gorgeted Woodstar nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Gorgeted Woodstar sound like?
High, thin whistle barely perceptible; delicate sustained note at extreme frequency, rarely detectable by human ear.
How big is the Gorgeted Woodstar?
The Gorgeted Woodstar has a wingspan of 6.1 cm, weight of 2.225 g.
What order and family does the Gorgeted Woodstar belong to?
The Gorgeted Woodstar (Chaetocercus heliodor) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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