Little Woodstar
Little Woodstar
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The Little Woodstar is one of the smallest hummingbird species in the world, aptly named for its diminutive size. It is an inhabitant of high-altitude forests and scrub in the Andes.
Where to spot
Found in montane cloud forests, humid forest edges, and shrubby areas at elevations of 1,500-3,000 meters. Its global distribution is restricted to the Andes of Ecuador and Peru.
How to spot
Its extremely small size is its most defining characteristic; it can be mistaken for a large insect. Males possess a vivid iridescent violet-blue gorget. Listen for a high-pitched, bee-like buzzing sound as it feeds. Patience and sharp eyes are crucial due to its quick movements.
When to spot
Active during daylight hours, being particularly responsive to flowering plants in the early morning and late afternoon. It is a resident species throughout its Andean range.
Where to spot
Found in montane cloud forests, humid forest edges, and shrubby areas at elevations of 1,500-3,000 meters. Its global distribution is restricted to the Andes of Ecuador and Peru.
How to spot
Its extremely small size is its most defining characteristic; it can be mistaken for a large insect. Males possess a vivid iridescent violet-blue gorget. Listen for a high-pitched, bee-like buzzing sound as it feeds. Patience and sharp eyes are crucial due to its quick movements.
When to spot
Active during daylight hours, being particularly responsive to flowering plants in the early morning and late afternoon. It is a resident species throughout its Andean range.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Its incredibly tiny size and exceptionally rapid wing beats produce a high-pitched buzzing sound during flight, which is so distinctive that it led to its specific epithet 'bombus,' meaning 'buzzing.'
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