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Chilean Woodstar

Eulidia yarrellii

Critically Endangered
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
6,6 cm
Khối Lượng
2,38 g
Họ
Trochilidae
Bộ
Caprimulgiformes

Giới Thiệu

A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm) endemic to the hyper-arid Atacama coast of northern Chile. Males have a purple throat and forked tail. Nectarivore of desert scrub and cultivated gardens. Critically Endangered with fewer than 400 individuals remaining due to habitat destruction.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 6,6 cm 2.6 in
Khối Lượng 2,38 g 0.08 oz

Nhận Dạng

Bộ Lông

Slender Sheartail: males with glittering violet gorget; metallic green above; elongated outer tail; females green above; spotted below

Habitat & Range

Phạm Vi Địa Lý

Endemic to the hyper-arid coast of northern Chile from Arica to Antofagasta. Critically Endangered with fewer than 400 individuals.

Diet & Feeding

Nectar specialist of arid Atacama valleys, visiting cacti and Nicotiana. Supplements diet with small insects foraged near blooms.

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List

Âm Thanh

Tiếng Hót

Buzzy, high-pitched trill with insect-like quality; sustained rapid vibration with minimal melodic content.

Phân Loại Học

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

Distribution

Chilean Woodstar has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hiện Diện Not recorded
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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

What does the Chilean Woodstar eat?
Nectar specialist of arid Atacama valleys, visiting cacti and Nicotiana. Supplements diet with small insects foraged near blooms.
Where does the Chilean Woodstar live?
Endemic to the hyper-arid coast of northern Chile from Arica to Antofagasta. Critically Endangered with fewer than 400 individuals.
Is the Chilean Woodstar endangered?
The Chilean Woodstar has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
What does the Chilean Woodstar sound like?
Buzzy, high-pitched trill with insect-like quality; sustained rapid vibration with minimal melodic content.
How big is the Chilean Woodstar?
The Chilean Woodstar has a wingspan of 6.6 cm, weight of 2.38 g.
What order and family does the Chilean Woodstar belong to?
The Chilean Woodstar (Eulidia yarrellii) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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