About the Rufous-shafted Woodstar
The rufous-shafted woodstar is a species of hummingbird in tribe Mellisugini of subfamily Trochilinae, the "bee hummingbirds". It is found in Colombia, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Chaetocercus jourdanii |
| Species Codes | ruswoo1, RSWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous-shafted Woodstar belong to?
The Rufous-shafted Woodstar (Chaetocercus jourdanii) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Rufous-shafted Woodstar?
The rufous-shafted woodstar is a species of hummingbird in tribe Mellisugini of subfamily Trochilinae, the \"bee hummingbirds\". It is found in Colombia, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela....
Where can I report a Rufous-shafted Woodstar sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous-shafted Woodstar on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ruswoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
363
Species in Family
43
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