Magenta-throated Woodstar
Philodice bryantae
Magenta-throated Woodstar (Philodice bryantae) — Hummingbirds of Central America & Caribbean.
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The Magenta-throated Woodstar (Philodice bryantae) is a member of the Trochilidae family found in Central America & Caribbean. Adults weigh 3.3 g.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Apodiformes
- Family Trochilidae Hummingbirds
- Genus Philodice
- Species bryantae
Quick facts
- Weight
- 3.3 g
- Diet
- Nectar-feeders
- Family
- Trochilidae
- Order
- Apodiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Magenta-throated Woodstar is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open forest, it is highly aerial, spending much of its time on the wing.
Migration
The Magenta-throated Woodstar is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Magenta-throated Woodstar (Philodice bryantae) is a species of bird in the Trochilidae family, part of the order Apodiformes. Its range spans Central America & Caribbean. Its distribution covers MA Costa Rica and Panama.
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 3.3 g, with a wing length of about 4.2 cm and a tail of around 3 cm.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Magenta-throated Woodstar?
The Magenta-throated Woodstar is a very small bird that weighs around 3.3 g.
Where does the Magenta-throated Woodstar live?
The Magenta-throated Woodstar is found across Central America & Caribbean with a range covering MA Costa Rica and Panama, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Magenta-throated Woodstar belong to?
The Magenta-throated Woodstar (Philodice bryantae) belongs to the Trochilidae family, in the order Apodiformes.
What does the Magenta-throated Woodstar eat?
The Magenta-throated Woodstar is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Does the Magenta-throated Woodstar migrate?
The Magenta-throated Woodstar is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
What sound does the Magenta-throated Woodstar make?
1 real field recording of the Magenta-throated Woodstar — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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Guides for this bird
Best Hummingbird Feeders
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Meet the Trochilidae
A field guide to the Trochilidae family — 366 species in the Birbs encyclopedia, with the best-known members to start with.