Inagua Woodstar
Nesophlox lyrura
Inagua Woodstar (Nesophlox lyrura) — Hummingbirds of North America.
The Inagua Woodstar (Nesophlox lyrura) is a member of the Trochilidae family found in North America. Adults weigh 2.4 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 Nesophlox
- Species lyrura
Quick facts
- Weight
- 2.4 g
- Diet
- Nectar-feeders
- Family
- Trochilidae
- Order
- Apodiformes
- Habitat
- Urban & human-modified
How to identify
Similar birds
Least Concern
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Inagua Woodstar is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Behaviour
A bird of farmland, parks and gardens, it is highly aerial, spending much of its time on the wing.
Migration
The Inagua Woodstar is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Inagua Woodstar (Nesophlox lyrura) belongs to the Trochilidae family of the order Apodiformes. It is found across North America. Its distribution covers NA Great Inagua I.
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 2.4 g, with a wing length of about 4 cm and a tail of around 3 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 1,679 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Inagua Woodstar?
The Inagua Woodstar is a very small bird that weighs around 2.4 g.
Where does the Inagua Woodstar live?
The Inagua Woodstar is found across North America with a range covering NA Great Inagua I, where it adapts readily to towns, parks and gardens.
What family does the Inagua Woodstar belong to?
The Inagua Woodstar (Nesophlox lyrura) belongs to the Trochilidae family, in the order Apodiformes.
What does the Inagua Woodstar eat?
The Inagua Woodstar is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Does the Inagua Woodstar migrate?
The Inagua Woodstar is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Inagua 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.
How large is the Inagua Woodstar's range?
The Inagua Woodstar has a mapped global range of about 1,679 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
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A field guide to the Trochilidae family — 366 species in the Birbs encyclopedia, with the best-known members to start with.