Santa Marta Woodstar
Chaetocercus astreans
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<birdfyi-bird slug="chaetocercus-astreans"></birdfyi-bird>The Santa Marta Woodstar (Chaetocercus astreans) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 6.7 cm and a weight of 2.6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Giới Thiệu
A tiny hummingbird (7 cm) endemic to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia, at 1,200-3,000 m. Males have a sparkling gorget. Nectarivore of montane forest edges. A Santa Marta endemic with limited range. Sometimes treated as a subspecies of Gorgeted Woodstar.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 6,7 cm | 2.6 in |
| Khối Lượng | 2,605 g | 0.09 oz |
Habitat & Range
Phạm Vi Địa Lý
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.
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Âm Thanh
Tiếng Hót
Rapid, mechanical clicking trill; quick even staccato notes in steady dry rhythm throughout active day.
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Họ | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Chaetocercus |
| Loài | Chaetocercus astreans |
Distribution
Santa Marta Woodstar has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family