About the White-bellied Woodstar
The white-bellied woodstar is a species of hummingbird in tribe Mellisugini of subfamily Trochilinae, the "bee hummingbirds". It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Chaetocercus mulsant |
| Species Codes | whbwoo6, WBWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-bellied Woodstar belong to?
The White-bellied Woodstar (Chaetocercus mulsant) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the White-bellied Woodstar?
The white-bellied woodstar is a species of hummingbird in tribe Mellisugini of subfamily Trochilinae, the \"bee hummingbirds\". It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru....
Where can I report a White-bellied Woodstar sighting?
You can log sightings of White-bellied Woodstar on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whbwoo6, or on iNaturalist.
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