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Little Woodstar

Chaetocercus bombus

Near Threatened
翼展
5.6 cm
体重
6.5 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes

关于

小木星蜂鸟 (Chaetocercus bombus),体长约6厘米,为世界最小鸟类之一。雄鸟喉部辉粉红色,上体绿色,尾短。分布于厄瓜多尔南部和秘鲁北部的山地森林。以花蜜为食,悬停飞行时振翅速度极快。为濒危物种。

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 5.6 cm 2.2 in
体重 6.5 g 0.23 oz

识别

羽毛

Ruby-topaz Hummingbird: males with glittering golden-red topaz crown; iridescent ruby gorget; metallic green back; females duller

Habitat & Range

分布范围

Found in Andean foothill forests from Colombia to Peru at 800-2,200 m. Classified as Vulnerable due to habitat loss.

Diet & Feeding

One of the world's smallest birds; feeds on nectar from tiny blossoms in humid forest understory. Catches gnats and spiders for protein.

保护状况

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

声音

鸣唱

Harsh, scratchy buzz with coarse texture; sustained rough vibration with raspy edges carrying across scrub habitat.

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Chaetocercus
物种 Chaetocercus bombus

Distribution

Little Woodstar has been recorded in 3 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

What does the Little Woodstar eat?
One of the world's smallest birds; feeds on nectar from tiny blossoms in humid forest understory. Catches gnats and spiders for protein.
Where does the Little Woodstar live?
Found in Andean foothill forests from Colombia to Peru at 800-2,200 m. Classified as Vulnerable due to habitat loss.
Is the Little Woodstar endangered?
The Little Woodstar has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
What does the Little Woodstar sound like?
Harsh, scratchy buzz with coarse texture; sustained rough vibration with raspy edges carrying across scrub habitat.
How big is the Little Woodstar?
The Little Woodstar has a wingspan of 5.6 cm, weight of 6.5 g.
What order and family does the Little Woodstar belong to?
The Little Woodstar (Chaetocercus bombus) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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