About the Gorgeted Woodstar
The gorgeted woodstar is a species of hummingbird in tribe Mellisugini of subfamily Trochilinae, the "bee hummingbirds". It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Chaetocercus heliodor |
| Species Codes | gorwoo2, GOWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Gorgeted Woodstar belong to?
The Gorgeted Woodstar (Chaetocercus heliodor) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Gorgeted Woodstar?
The gorgeted woodstar is a species of hummingbird in tribe Mellisugini of subfamily Trochilinae, the \"bee hummingbirds\". It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela....
Where can I report a Gorgeted Woodstar sighting?
You can log sightings of Gorgeted Woodstar on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gorwoo2, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
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Species in Family
452
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