Chilean Woodstar
NameChilean Woodstar
Common NameChilean Woodstar
Scientific NameEulidia yarrellii
FamilyTrochilidae
Wingspan (cm)10.5
Length (cm)8
Weight (g)2.5
Plumage DetailsMales have greenish-bronze upperparts, white underparts with a green chest band, and a vibrant iridescent violet-red gorget. Females have similar greenish-bronze upperparts but lack the gorget, displaying plain white underparts and white tips on their outer tail feathers.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations are typically soft, high-pitched chirps and squeaks, often given during flight or while perched.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsdesert, coastal, urban
Conservation Statuscritically-endangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to a very restricted area in northern Chile (Arica and Parinacota regions) and historically southern Peru, its range has significantly contracted due to habitat loss.
Identifying Featuresvery small size, straight, short black bill, males with iridescent violet-red gorget, females with white-tipped outer tail feathers, rapid, hovering flight
Description
This critically endangered hummingbird is one of the smallest bird species, known for its rapid, hovering flight. Males display a striking iridescent gorget, while females are plainer with white-tipped tail feathers.
