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Santa Marta Woodstar

Chaetocercus astreans

Least Concern
Envergadura
6,7 cm
Peso
2,605 g
Família
Trochilidae
Ordem
Caprimulgiformes

Sobre

Beija-flor-estrelado (Chaetocercus astreans), 6–7 cm. Minúsculo, com garganta gorget vermelho-cintilante no macho, partes superiores verdes-brilhantes. Endêmico de uma pequena região da Colômbia. Habita florestas úmidas de montanha. Poliniza flores tubulares enquanto voa em estação. Alimenta-se de néctar e pequenos insetos.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 6,7 cm 2.6 in
Peso 2,605 g 0.09 oz

Identificação

Plumagem

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

Habitat & Range

Distribuição geográfica

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.

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Som

Canto

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

Taxonomia

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

Distribution

Santa Marta Woodstar has been recorded in 2 countries.

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Perguntas frequentes

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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