About the Amethyst Woodstar
The amethyst woodstar is a species of hummingbird in tribe Mellisugini of subfamily Trochilinae, the "bee hummingbirds". It is found in every mainland South American country except Chile and Uruguay and has been recorded as a vagrant on Trinidad.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Calliphlox amethystina |
| Species Codes | amewoo1, AMWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Amethyst Woodstar belong to?
The Amethyst Woodstar (Calliphlox amethystina) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Amethyst Woodstar?
The amethyst woodstar is a species of hummingbird in tribe Mellisugini of subfamily Trochilinae, the \"bee hummingbirds\". It is found in every mainland South American country except Chile and Uruguay and has been recorded as a vagrant on Trinidad....
Where can I report a Amethyst Woodstar sighting?
You can log sightings of Amethyst Woodstar on eBird (ebird.org) using species code amewoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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