About the Short-tailed Woodstar
The short-tailed woodstar is a species of hummingbird in tribe Mellisugini of subfamily Trochilinae, the "bee hummingbirds". It is the only species placed in the genus Myrmia. It is found in Ecuador and Peru.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Myrmia micrura |
| Species Codes | shtwoo1, STWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Short-tailed Woodstar belong to?
The Short-tailed Woodstar (Myrmia micrura) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Short-tailed Woodstar?
The short-tailed woodstar is a species of hummingbird in tribe Mellisugini of subfamily Trochilinae, the \"bee hummingbirds\". It is the only species placed in the genus Myrmia. It is found in Ecuador and Peru....
Where can I report a Short-tailed Woodstar sighting?
You can log sightings of Short-tailed Woodstar on eBird (ebird.org) using species code shtwoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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