Slender-tailed Woodstar
NameSlender-tailed Woodstar
Common NameSlender-tailed Woodstar
Scientific NameMicrostilbon burmeisteri
FamilyTrochilidae
Wingspan (cm)9
Length (cm)7.5
Weight (g)2.5
Plumage DetailsMales have an iridescent green crown and upperparts, a white post-ocular stripe, and a prominent iridescent magenta gorget. The underparts are whitish with green flanks and a distinct white band across the breast. The tail is dark, relatively short, and forked.
Vocalization / CallSoft, high-pitched chips or squeaks, often emitted while foraging or in flight.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Yungas region of Bolivia and northwestern Argentina.
Identifying Featuressmall size, iridescent green upperparts, magenta gorget (male), white breast band, straight bill, forked tail
Description
A tiny hummingbird characterized by its iridescent green upperparts, white underparts, and a striking magenta gorget in males. It typically hovers gracefully at flowers to feed on nectar, often found in montane forests.
