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Chilean Woodstar
Eulidia yarrellii (Bourcier, 1847)
7.5–8 cmLength2.5 gWeight
The Chilean woodstar (Eulidia yarrellii) is a Critically Endangered species of hummingbird in tribe Mellisugini of subfamily Trochilinae, the "bee hummingbirds".
Where and when it's recorded
No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.
About
The Chilean woodstar (Eulidia yarrellii) is a Critically Endangered species of hummingbird in tribe Mellisugini of subfamily Trochilinae, the "bee hummingbirds". It is the only species placed in the genus Eulidia. It is endemic to Chile though there are unconfirmed reports from southern Peru.
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Questions
How big is the Chilean Woodstar?
The Chilean Woodstar is about 7.5–8 cm long and weighs around 2.5 g.
Where does the Chilean Woodstar live?
Its breeding range: South America: southern Peru and northern Chile.
Is the Chilean Woodstar endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Chilean Woodstar as Critically Endangered.
What does the Chilean Woodstar eat?
Main food: Nectar.
What family is the Chilean Woodstar in?
It belongs to the family Hummingbirds (Trochilidae), order Apodiformes.
At a glance
- Length
- 7.5–8 cm
- Weight
- 2.5 g
- Habitat
- Shrubland
- Diet
- Nectar
- Lifestyle
- Feeds in the air
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Critically Endangered
More measurements
- Wing
- 33 mm
- Tail
- 28 mm
- Bill
- 15 mm
- Tarsus
- 4 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: southern Peru and northern Chile
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Apodiformes
- Family
- Hummingbirds Trochilidae
- Genus
- Eulidia
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