About the Santa Marta Woodstar
The Santa Marta woodstar is a species of hummingbird in tribe Mellisugini of subfamily Trochilinae, the "bee hummingbirds". It is endemic to Colombia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Chaetocercus astreans |
| Species Codes | samwoo2, SMWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Santa Marta Woodstar belong to?
The Santa Marta Woodstar (Chaetocercus astreans) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Santa Marta Woodstar?
The Santa Marta woodstar is a species of hummingbird in tribe Mellisugini of subfamily Trochilinae, the \"bee hummingbirds\". It is endemic to Colombia....
Where can I report a Santa Marta Woodstar sighting?
You can log sightings of Santa Marta Woodstar on eBird (ebird.org) using species code samwoo2, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
363
Species in Family
99
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