Amethyst Woodstar

Calliphlox amethystina

Least Concern

Aves · Apodiformes · Trochilidae

About

The amethyst woodstar 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.

Fun Fact

However, BirdLife International's Handbook of the Birds of the World (HBW) also includeS the magenta-throated woodstar (as C.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feeds on insects captured by hawking from a perch.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance