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Rufous-shafted Woodstar

Chaetocercus jourdanii

Least Concern
Kanat Açıklığı
7,0 cm
Ağırlık
3,26 g
Familya
Trochilidae
Takım
Caprimulgiformes
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Hakkında

A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm) found in Andean highlands from Venezuela to Trinidad at 500-2,500 m. Males have rufous wing-shafts visible in flight and a purple gorget. Nectarivore of forest edges, gardens, and open country. Named after its rufous wing feather shafts.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Kanat Açıklığı 7,0 cm 2.8 in
Ağırlık 3,26 g 0.11 oz

Tanımlama

Tuy

Calliope Hummingbird (endemic): tiny; males with glittering magenta gorget; metallic green above; females plain green above; spotted

Habitat & Range

Coğrafi Dağılım

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.

Koruma Durumu

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Davranış & Üreme

Kuluçka Büyüklüğü

2

Ses

Şarkı

Deep, resonant single note with striking boldness; powerful tone ringing out clearly from exposed prominent perch.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Takım Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Familya Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Chaetocercus
Türler Chaetocercus jourdanii

Distribution

Rufous-shafted Woodstar has been recorded in 3 countries.

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Mevcut Not recorded
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External Databases

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What does the Rufous-shafted Woodstar eat?
Nectarivore of Trinidad and northern South America, hovering at bromeliads and Heliconia. Supplements diet with caught insects and spiders.
Where does the Rufous-shafted Woodstar live?
Found in Andean highlands from Venezuela to Trinidad at 500-2,500 m elevation. Resident in montane forest edges and gardens.
Is the Rufous-shafted Woodstar endangered?
The Rufous-shafted Woodstar has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Rufous-shafted Woodstar sound like?
Deep, resonant single note with striking boldness; powerful tone ringing out clearly from exposed prominent perch.
How big is the Rufous-shafted Woodstar?
The Rufous-shafted Woodstar has a wingspan of 7.0 cm, weight of 3.26 g.
What order and family does the Rufous-shafted Woodstar belong to?
The Rufous-shafted Woodstar (Chaetocercus jourdanii) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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