White-bellied Woodstar
NameWhite-bellied Woodstar
Common NameWhite-bellied Woodstar
Scientific NameChaetocercus mulsant
FamilyTrochilidae
Wingspan (cm)9
Length (cm)7
Weight (g)3
Plumage DetailsMales have an iridescent green crown and back, a brilliant iridescent purple gorget, a white post-ocular stripe, and a clean white breast and belly with green flanks. The tail is short and dark with white tips on the outer feathers. Females have green upperparts, white underparts, and rufous flanks.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin 'tsip' or 'tseet' notes, often given while foraging or in flight. They may also produce a soft, rapid trill.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes mountains of South America, ranging from Colombia and Ecuador through Peru to Bolivia.
Identifying Featuresvery small size, short, straight bill, male's iridescent purple gorget, white belly, green back, white post-ocular stripe
Description
The White-bellied Woodstar is a tiny hummingbird known for its rapid, erratic flight and iridescent plumage. Males display a striking purple gorget, contrasting with a white belly and green back, often seen hovering at flowers in montane forests.
