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White-bellied Woodstar
Chaetocercus mulsant
White-bellied Woodstar (Chaetocercus mulsant) — Hummingbirds of South America.
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The White-bellied Woodstar (Chaetocercus mulsant) is a member of the Trochilidae family found in South America. Adults weigh 3.9 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Apodiformes
- Family Trochilidae Hummingbirds
- Genus Chaetocercus
- Species mulsant
Quick facts
- Weight
- 3.9 g
- Diet
- Nectar-feeders
- Family
- Trochilidae
- Order
- Apodiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The White-bellied 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 White-bellied Woodstar is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The White-bellied Woodstar (Chaetocercus mulsant) is a member of the Trochilidae family, within the order Apodiformes. Its range spans South America. Its distribution covers SA Colombia to c Bolivia.
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 3.9 g, with a wing length of about 3.9 cm and a tail of around 2.1 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 264,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the White-bellied Woodstar?
The White-bellied Woodstar is a very small bird that weighs around 3.9 g.
Where does the White-bellied Woodstar live?
The White-bellied Woodstar is found across South America with a range covering SA Colombia to c Bolivia, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the White-bellied Woodstar belong to?
The White-bellied Woodstar (Chaetocercus mulsant) belongs to the Trochilidae family, in the order Apodiformes.
What does the White-bellied Woodstar eat?
The White-bellied Woodstar is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Does the White-bellied Woodstar migrate?
The White-bellied Woodstar is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the White-bellied Woodstar endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
What sound does the White-bellied Woodstar make?
1 real field recording of the White-bellied Woodstar — including its flight call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the White-bellied Woodstar's range?
The White-bellied Woodstar has a mapped global range of about 264,000 km².
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
How to choose a hummingbird feeder — the two main styles compared, the right sugar-water mix, and how to keep it clean so the birds stay safe. A decision framework with the hummingbird species in the Birbs encyclopedia.
Meet the Trochilidae
A field guide to the Trochilidae family — 366 species in the Birbs encyclopedia, with the best-known members to start with.