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zumbador diminuto

Chaetocercus heliodor

Least Concern

About

Un diminuto colibrí estrella andino de gran altitud, los machos de estrella adornada tienen un espectacular gorguera rosa-púrpura iridiscente desproporcionadamente grande en relación con su cuerpo de 2,5 g. Se encuentra en bordes de bosque montano y jardines de Colombia y Venezuela hasta el noroeste de Perú a altitudes de 1.500–3.500 metros. Como todas las estrellas, realizan un vuelo cerniéndose zumbante, similar al de los insectos, en áreas abiertas cerca de las flores. Entran en un profundo torpor nocturno — un estado metabólico cercano a la muerte — para sobrevivir las frías noches andinas.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Apodiformes (Apodiformes)

Species

Chaetocercus heliodor (zumbador diminuto)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese エリマキチビハチドリ

Chinese 粉髯林星蜂鳥

Spanish zumbador diminuto

French Colibri héliodore

German Prachtkehlelfe

Russian Ожерелковая лесная звезда

Similar Species in Chaetocercus

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Colibrí de Jourdan

Chaetocercus jourdanii

Estrellita Esmeraldeña

Chaetocercus berlepschi

Vulnerable

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Zumbador de Santa Marta

Chaetocercus astreans

Least Concern

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zumbador ventriblanco

Chaetocercus mulsant

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of zumbador diminuto?

The scientific name of zumbador diminuto is Chaetocercus heliodor. It belongs to the genus Chaetocercus.

What is the conservation status of zumbador diminuto?

zumbador diminuto (Chaetocercus heliodor) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does zumbador diminuto live?

zumbador diminuto is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does zumbador diminuto belong to?

zumbador diminuto (Chaetocercus heliodor) belongs to the genus Chaetocercus, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.

Is zumbador diminuto endangered?

No, zumbador diminuto (Chaetocercus heliodor) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does zumbador diminuto belong to?

zumbador diminuto (Chaetocercus heliodor) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of zumbador diminuto?

The closest relatives of zumbador diminuto in the genus Chaetocercus include Colibrí de Jourdan, Estrellita Chica, Estrellita Esmeraldeña, Zumbador de Santa Marta, zumbador ventriblanco.