About the Little Woodstar
The little woodstar, called estrellita chica in South America, is a Near Threatened species of hummingbird in tribe Mellisugini of subfamily Trochilinae, the "bee hummingbirds". It is found in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Chaetocercus bombus |
| Species Codes | litwoo5, LIWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Little Woodstar belong to?
The Little Woodstar (Chaetocercus bombus) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Little Woodstar?
The little woodstar, called estrellita chica in South America, is a Near Threatened species of hummingbird in tribe Mellisugini of subfamily Trochilinae, the \"bee hummingbirds\". It is found in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru....
Where can I report a Little Woodstar sighting?
You can log sightings of Little Woodstar on eBird (ebird.org) using species code litwoo5, or on iNaturalist.
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