Little Woodstar
Chaetocercus bombus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="chaetocercus-bombus"></birdfyi-bird>The Little Woodstar (Chaetocercus bombus) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 5.6 cm and a weight of 6.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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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 |
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
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 |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| 科 | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Chaetocercus |
| 物种 | Chaetocercus bombus |
Distribution
Little Woodstar has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family