Rufous-shafted Woodstar
Chaetocercus jourdanii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="chaetocercus-jourdanii"></birdfyi-bird>The Rufous-shafted Woodstar (Chaetocercus jourdanii) 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 3.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Sobre
Beija-flor-de-Jourdain (Chaetocercus jourdanii), 6–7 cm. Macho com garganta róseo-rubi brilhante, partes superiores verdes metálicas, cauda escura com plumas externas longas. Habita florestas úmidas e bordas de floresta no norte da América do Sul e Trinidad. Alimenta-se de néctar e pequenos insetos.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 7,0 cm | 2.8 in |
| Peso | 3,26 g | 0.11 oz |
Habitat & Range
Distribuição geográfica
Found in Andean highlands from Venezuela to Trinidad at 500-2,500 m elevation. Resident in montane forest edges and gardens.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Trinidad and northern South America, hovering at bromeliads and Heliconia. Supplements diet with caught insects and spiders.
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Tamanho da postura
2
Som
Canto
Deep, resonant single note with striking boldness; powerful tone ringing out clearly from exposed prominent perch.
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Família | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Chaetocercus |
| Espécies | Chaetocercus jourdanii |
Distribution
Rufous-shafted Woodstar has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family