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Rufous-shafted Woodstar

Chaetocercus jourdanii

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
7,0 cm
Khối Lượng
3,26 g
Họ
Trochilidae
Bộ
Caprimulgiformes

Giới Thiệu

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
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 7,0 cm 2.8 in
Khối Lượng 3,26 g 0.11 oz

Nhận Dạng

Bộ Lông

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

Habitat & Range

Phạm Vi Địa Lý

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.

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Số Trứng

2

Âm Thanh

Tiếng Hót

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

Phân Loại Học

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Bộ Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Họ Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Chaetocercus
Loài Chaetocercus jourdanii

Distribution

Rufous-shafted Woodstar has been recorded in 3 countries.

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Hiện Diện Not recorded
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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

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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