Amethyst Woodstar (Calliphlox amethystina)
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Amethyst Woodstar

Calliphlox amethystina (Boddaert, 1783)

6–8.4 cmLength2.8 gWeight

The amethyst woodstar (Calliphlox amethystina) is a species of hummingbird in tribe Mellisugini of subfamily Trochilinae, the "bee hummingbirds".

Busiest months: October · Most records: Brazil, Peru, Colombia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Amethyst Woodstar has been recorded at 176 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 12 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Salesópolis – Sítio MacuquinhoBrazil517 records
  2. Reserva Arena BlancaPeru365 records
  3. Monte Alegre do Sul – Pousada da FazendaBrazil352 records
More places
  1. PE IntervalesBrazil279 records
  2. Amazonía LodgePeru278 records
  3. Waqanki/Quebrada MishquiyaquilloPeru243 records
  4. PE Intervales – Pousadas e arredoresBrazil187 records
  5. Ubatuba – Sítio Folha SecaBrazil175 records
  6. Floresta Estadual Edmundo Navarro de AndradeBrazil158 records
  7. Rio Cristalino – listas históricasBrazil149 records

Countries and regions with the most records

BrazilPeruColombiaVenezuelaEcuadorBoliviaTrinidad & TobagoGuyana

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The amethyst woodstar (Calliphlox amethystina) is a species of hummingbird in tribe Mellisugini of subfamily Trochilinae, the "bee hummingbirds". It is found in every mainland South American country except Chile and Uruguay and has been recorded as a vagrant on Trinidad.

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Questions

How big is the Amethyst Woodstar?

The Amethyst Woodstar is about 6–8.4 cm long and weighs around 2.8 g.

Where does the Amethyst Woodstar live?

Its breeding range: South America: widespread. It is most often recorded in Brazil, Peru and Colombia.

When is the best time to see the Amethyst Woodstar?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in October (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Amethyst Woodstar endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Amethyst Woodstar as Least Concern.

What does the Amethyst Woodstar eat?

Main food: Nectar.

What family is the Amethyst Woodstar in?

It belongs to the family Hummingbirds (Trochilidae), order Apodiformes.

At a glance

Length
6–8.4 cm
Weight
2.8 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Nectar
Lifestyle
Feeds in the air
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
35 mm
Tail
25 mm
Bill
19 mm
Tarsus
4 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: widespread

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Hummingbirds Trochilidae
Genus
Calliphlox

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Amethyst Woodstar

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