Chilean Woodstar

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The Chilean Woodstar is a critically endangered and diminutive hummingbird, unique to the arid valleys of central and northern Chile and southern Peru. Males feature a bright magenta gorget and a deeply forked tail.

Where to spot

Found in arid and semi-arid valleys with native vegetation, agricultural areas, and gardens. Its range is highly localized in northern and central Chile and the extreme southern part of Peru.

How to spot

Look for its tiny size and incredibly rapid flight. Males have an unmistakable brilliant magenta gorget and a deeply forked tail, while females are plainer with a buffy throat. Observe carefully at flowering shrubs, especially those with red or orange blossoms, where they often hover.

When to spot

Active throughout the day, particularly when foraging for nectar. Best observed during the breeding season (late spring to summer in its range) when males are most visible and vocal.

Where to spot

Found in arid and semi-arid valleys with native vegetation, agricultural areas, and gardens. Its range is highly localized in northern and central Chile and the extreme southern part of Peru.

How to spot

When to spot

Active throughout the day, particularly when foraging for nectar. Best observed during the breeding season (late spring to summer in its range) when males are most visible and vocal.

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This species is one of the smallest birds in Chile, and its survival is intricately linked to specific native flowering plants, making it highly vulnerable to habitat degradation and loss.

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