Gorgeted Woodstar
Chaetocercus heliodor
Gorgeted Woodstar (Chaetocercus heliodor) — Hummingbirds of South America.
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The Gorgeted Woodstar (Chaetocercus heliodor) is a member of the Trochilidae family found in South America. Adults weigh 2 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 heliodor
Quick facts
- Weight
- 2 g
- Diet
- Nectar-feeders
- Family
- Trochilidae
- Order
- Apodiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Least Concern
Least Concern
Near Threatened
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Gorgeted 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 Gorgeted Woodstar is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Gorgeted Woodstar (Chaetocercus heliodor) is a member of the Trochilidae family, within the order Apodiformes. It is found across South America. Its distribution covers SA Venezuela to w Ecuador.
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 2 g, with a wing length of about 3 cm and a tail of around 1.8 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 113,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Gorgeted Woodstar?
The Gorgeted Woodstar is a very small bird that weighs around 2 g.
Where does the Gorgeted Woodstar live?
The Gorgeted Woodstar is found across South America with a range covering SA Venezuela to w Ecuador, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Gorgeted Woodstar belong to?
The Gorgeted Woodstar (Chaetocercus heliodor) belongs to the Trochilidae family, in the order Apodiformes.
What does the Gorgeted Woodstar eat?
The Gorgeted Woodstar is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Does the Gorgeted Woodstar migrate?
The Gorgeted Woodstar is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Gorgeted 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 Gorgeted Woodstar make?
1 real field recording of the Gorgeted Woodstar can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Gorgeted Woodstar's range?
The Gorgeted Woodstar has a mapped global range of about 113,000 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.