Purple-collared Woodstar
Purple-collared Woodstar
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The Purple-collared Woodstar is a beautiful, small hummingbird known for the male's vibrant iridescent purple gorget and green crown. This agile species inhabits the Andean regions of South America.
Where to spot
Found in dry inter-Andean valleys, scrubland, gardens, and forest edges. Its range extends through Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia, typically at elevations between 1,000 and 3,000 meters.
How to spot
Look for its small size and very rapid wing beats. Males are distinctive with their brilliant purple gorget, while females are duller with a buffy throat and white postocular stripe. Observe them feeding low at small flowers or perched quietly on small branches.
When to spot
Active during daylight, with peak foraging activity often in the mornings and late afternoons when visiting a variety of flowering plants. It is a resident species throughout its range.
Where to spot
Found in dry inter-Andean valleys, scrubland, gardens, and forest edges. Its range extends through Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia, typically at elevations between 1,000 and 3,000 meters.
How to spot
Look for its small size and very rapid wing beats. Males are distinctive with their brilliant purple gorget, while females are duller with a buffy throat and white postocular stripe. Observe them feeding low at small flowers or perched quietly on small branches.
When to spot
Active during daylight, with peak foraging activity often in the mornings and late afternoons when visiting a variety of flowering plants. It is a resident species throughout its range.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Male Purple-collared Woodstars perform a distinctive 'pendulum' display flight, swinging back and forth in a wide arc in front of a female to showcase their dazzling iridescent plumage.
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