Amethyst Woodstar

Amethyst Woodstar

Calliphlox amethystina

Least Concern
Envergadura
7,0 cm
Peso
2,9 g
Família
Trochilidae
Ordem
Caprimulgiformes

The Amethyst Woodstar (Calliphlox amethystina) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 7 cm and a weight of 2.9 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Sobre

Beija-flor-ametista de 8–9 cm com gorgueira magenta brilhante nos machos, habita bordas de florestas e jardins da América do Sul Oriental.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 7,0 cm 2.8 in
Peso 2,9 g 0.10 oz

Habitat & Range

Distribuição geográfica

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.

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

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

Tamanho da postura

2

Som

Canto

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

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Família Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Calliphlox
Espécies Calliphlox amethystina

Distribution

Amethyst Woodstar has been recorded in 4 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

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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