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Little Woodstar

Chaetocercus bombus

Near Threatened
翼開長
5.6 cm
体重
6.5 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes

について

コロンビアからペルーのアンデス山麓(800〜2,200 m)の微小ハチドリ(7 cm)。ウッドスターの中でも特に小さい。雄は紫色の喉。林縁で花蜜を吸う。脆弱種。

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼開長 5.6 cm 2.2 in
体重 6.5 g 0.23 oz

識別

羽毛

Ruby-topaz Hummingbird: males with glittering golden-red topaz crown; iridescent ruby gorget; metallic green back; females duller

Habitat & Range

分布域

Found in Andean foothill forests from Colombia to Peru at 800-2,200 m. Classified as Vulnerable due to habitat loss.

Diet & Feeding

One of the world's smallest birds; feeds on nectar from tiny blossoms in humid forest understory. Catches gnats and spiders for protein.

保全状況

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

鳴き声

さえずり

Harsh, scratchy buzz with coarse texture; sustained rough vibration with raspy edges carrying across scrub habitat.

分類学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Chaetocercus
Chaetocercus bombus

Distribution

Little Woodstar has been recorded in 3 countries.

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生息あり Not recorded
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よくある質問

What does the Little Woodstar eat?
One of the world's smallest birds; feeds on nectar from tiny blossoms in humid forest understory. Catches gnats and spiders for protein.
Where does the Little Woodstar live?
Found in Andean foothill forests from Colombia to Peru at 800-2,200 m. Classified as Vulnerable due to habitat loss.
Is the Little Woodstar endangered?
The Little Woodstar has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
What does the Little Woodstar sound like?
Harsh, scratchy buzz with coarse texture; sustained rough vibration with raspy edges carrying across scrub habitat.
How big is the Little Woodstar?
The Little Woodstar has a wingspan of 5.6 cm, weight of 6.5 g.
What order and family does the Little Woodstar belong to?
The Little Woodstar (Chaetocercus bombus) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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