Amethyst woodstar facts for kids
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The amethyst woodstar (Calliphlox amethystina) is a very small hummingbird. It is known for its beautiful colors and quick movements. This tiny bird has a short beak, perfect for sipping nectar from flowers.
You can find the amethyst woodstar in forests and along the edges of forests. They also live in savanna woodlands. These birds are a wonderful sight to see in their natural homes.
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What Does It Look Like?
The amethyst woodstar is a small bird, but it has distinct features. Both male and female birds have green backs. They also have a white band across their lower back, near their tail.
Male Amethyst Woodstar
Male amethyst woodstars are quite striking. They have a shiny, bright pink throat. This color looks like a precious amethyst crystal, which is how the bird got its name. Males also have a tail that is deeply forked, almost like a "V" shape.
Female Amethyst Woodstar
Female amethyst woodstars look a bit different. They have a white throat instead of pink. Their tail is shorter and not deeply forked. Females also have a warm, cinnamon color on their sides and under their tail.
Where Do They Live?
The amethyst woodstar lives in many parts of South America. You can find them in central and eastern areas of the continent.
Countries Where They Are Found
These hummingbirds live in several countries, including:
- Argentina
- Bolivia
- Brazil
- Colombia
- Ecuador
- French Guiana
- Guyana
- Suriname (these three are often called the Guianas)
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Venezuela
Their Home in the Amazon
The amethyst woodstar's home surrounds the "Amazon countries." They live near the foothills of the Andes mountains. They are also found along the higher parts of river systems. However, they do not live right along the main Amazon River in the central Amazon Basin. You can find them at the river's mouth in Brazil. They also live about 500 kilometers upstream from there.
What Kind of Places Do They Like?
Amethyst woodstars prefer certain types of natural homes, called habitats. They like places that are warm and wet.
Forest Homes
Their favorite places include:
- Warm, wet lowland forests. These are forests that are not very high up.
- Warm, wet mountain forests. These are forests found on the sides of mountains.
These birds need these specific environments to find food and raise their young.
See also
In Spanish: Colibrí amatista para niños
