About the Chilean Woodstar
The Chilean woodstar is a Critically Endangered species of hummingbird in tribe Mellisugini of subfamily Trochilinae, the "bee hummingbirds". It is the only species placed in the genus Eulidia. It is endemic to Chile though there are unconfirmed reports from southern Peru. The species' name commemorates the English naturalist William Yarrell.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Eulidia yarrellii |
| Species Codes | chiwoo1, CHWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chilean Woodstar belong to?
The Chilean Woodstar (Eulidia yarrellii) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Chilean Woodstar?
The Chilean woodstar is a Critically Endangered species of hummingbird in tribe Mellisugini of subfamily Trochilinae, the \"bee hummingbirds\". It is the only species placed in the genus Eulidia. It is endemic to Chile though there are unconfirmed reports from southern Peru. The species' name commemor...
Where can I report a Chilean Woodstar sighting?
You can log sightings of Chilean Woodstar on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chiwoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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