Blue-tufted Starthroat

Heliomaster furcifer

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Apodiformes · Trochilidae

About

The blue-tufted starthroat is a species of hummingbird in the "mountain gems", tribe Lampornithini in subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and possibly Ecuador.

Fun Fact

It has also been documented in Colombia and Peru and has one undocumented sight record in Ecuador.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feeds on nectar from a wide variety of flowering plants.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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