Amethyst Woodstar

Common name: Amethyst Woodstar
Scientific name: Calliphlox amethystina
Clades: Mellisugini - Bees

The Amethyst Woodstar is found in the Andean regions of South America, including Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia. It is a small bird, measuring only about 3 inches in length. Both sexes are green on the back with a white band across the rump, but the males have glossy pink throat and a deeply forked tail. The females have a white throat, a short tail, and cinnamon flanks and undertail.

The Amethyst Woodstar is known for its high-pitched whistling call and its ability to hover in mid-air, as well as its long, thin beak which it uses to feed on nectar from flowers. It is also known to feed on small insects and spiders.

This bird is often found in high-altitude areas, such as cloud forests and mountainous regions, and is known for its resilience in adapting to harsh environmental conditions. Its population is considered stable, and it is not currently classified as a threatened species.

taken in Brazil

taken in Peru