Slender-tailed Woodstar
Microstilbon burmeisteri
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A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm) found in arid scrub and woodland of central Bolivia and northwestern Argentina at 1,000-3,000 m. Males have a slender, forked tail. Nectarivore of dry forest and garden flowers. Named after the German zoologist Hermann Burmeister.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 6,0 cm | 2.4 in |
| Khối Lượng | 2,09 g | 0.07 oz |
Nhận Dạng
Bộ Lông
Lucifer Sheartail: males with iridescent purple forked gorget extending to sides; metallic green above; females green above; spotted
Habitat & Range
Phạm Vi Địa Lý
Found in arid scrub and woodland of central Bolivia and northwestern Argentina at 1,000-3,000 m. Resident and partial migrant.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of montane scrub, probing small tubular flowers. Catches spiders and minute flies to supply essential amino acids.
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: CP.
Số Trứng
2
Âm Thanh
Tiếng Hót
Soft, liquid descending cascade; gentle mellow notes flowing downward in quiet musical sequence at dawn.
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Họ | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Microstilbon |
| Loài | Microstilbon burmeisteri |
Distribution
Slender-tailed Woodstar has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family