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Slender-tailed Woodstar

Microstilbon burmeisteri

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
6,0 cm
Berat
2,09 g
Famili
Trochilidae
Ordo
Caprimulgiformes

The Slender-tailed Woodstar (Microstilbon burmeisteri) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 6 cm and a weight of 2.1 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Tentang

A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm) found in arid scrub and woodland of central Bolivia and northwestern Argentina at 1,000-3,000 m. Males have a slender, forked tail. Nectarivore of dry forest and garden flowers. Named after the German zoologist Hermann Burmeister.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 6,0 cm 2.4 in
Berat 2,09 g 0.07 oz

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Found in arid scrub and woodland of central Bolivia and northwestern Argentina at 1,000-3,000 m. Resident and partial migrant.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of montane scrub, probing small tubular flowers. Catches spiders and minute flies to supply essential amino acids.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CP.

Ukuran Sarang

2

Suara

Kicauan

Soft, liquid descending cascade; gentle mellow notes flowing downward in quiet musical sequence at dawn.

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Slender-tailed Woodstar has been recorded in 1 countries.

Hadir Not recorded

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Slender-tailed Woodstar eat?
Nectarivore of montane scrub, probing small tubular flowers. Catches spiders and minute flies to supply essential amino acids.
Where does the Slender-tailed Woodstar live?
Found in arid scrub and woodland of central Bolivia and northwestern Argentina at 1,000-3,000 m. Resident and partial migrant.
Is the Slender-tailed Woodstar endangered?
The Slender-tailed Woodstar has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Slender-tailed Woodstar nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Slender-tailed Woodstar sound like?
Soft, liquid descending cascade; gentle mellow notes flowing downward in quiet musical sequence at dawn.
How big is the Slender-tailed Woodstar?
The Slender-tailed Woodstar has a wingspan of 6.0 cm, weight of 2.09 g.
What order and family does the Slender-tailed Woodstar belong to?
The Slender-tailed Woodstar (Microstilbon burmeisteri) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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