Amethyst woodstar
Calliphlox amethystina
The amethyst woodstar (Calliphlox amethystina) is a species of hummingbird in tribe Mellisugini of subfamily Trochilinae, the "bee hummingbirds".
About the Amethyst woodstar
The amethyst woodstar (Calliphlox amethystina) is a species of hummingbird in tribe Mellisugini of subfamily Trochilinae, the "bee hummingbirds". It is found in every mainland South American country except Chile and Uruguay and has been recorded as a vagrant on Trinidad.
Fun Facts About Amethyst woodstar
- The amethyst woodstar (Calliphlox amethystina) is a species of hummingbird in tribe Mellisugini of subfamily Trochilinae, the "bee hummingbirds".
- It is found in every mainland South American country except Chile and Uruguay and has been recorded as a vagrant on Trinidad.
Conservation Status
The Amethyst woodstar is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae |
| Genus | Calliphlox |
| Species | Calliphlox amethystina |
Range & Habitat
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