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Slender-tailed Woodstar

Microstilbon burmeisteri

Least Concern
翼展
6.0 cm
体重
2.09 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes

关于

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
翼展 6.0 cm 2.4 in
体重 2.09 g 0.07 oz

识别

羽毛

Lucifer Sheartail: males with iridescent purple forked gorget extending to sides; metallic green above; females green above; spotted

Habitat & Range

分布范围

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.

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: CP.

产卵数

2

声音

鸣唱

Soft, liquid descending cascade; gentle mellow notes flowing downward in quiet musical sequence at dawn.

分类学

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

Distribution

Slender-tailed Woodstar has been recorded in 1 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

What does the Slender-tailed Woodstar eat?
Nectarivore of montane scrub, probing small tubular flowers. Catches spiders and minute flies to supply essential amino acids.
Where does the Slender-tailed Woodstar live?
Found in arid scrub and woodland of central Bolivia and northwestern Argentina at 1,000-3,000 m. Resident and partial migrant.
Is the Slender-tailed Woodstar endangered?
The Slender-tailed Woodstar has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Slender-tailed Woodstar nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Slender-tailed Woodstar sound like?
Soft, liquid descending cascade; gentle mellow notes flowing downward in quiet musical sequence at dawn.
How big is the Slender-tailed Woodstar?
The Slender-tailed Woodstar has a wingspan of 6.0 cm, weight of 2.09 g.
What order and family does the Slender-tailed Woodstar belong to?
The Slender-tailed Woodstar (Microstilbon burmeisteri) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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