Santa Marta Woodstar
A species of Chaetocercus Woodstars Scientific name : Chaetocercus astreans Genus : Chaetocercus Woodstars
Santa Marta Woodstar, A species of Chaetocercus Woodstars
Botanical name: Chaetocercus astreans
Genus: Chaetocercus Woodstars
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Description
Photo By Steve McInnis 
Description
The Santa Marta woodstar (Chaetocercus astreans) is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is found only in Colombia. 
Size
7 cm
Feeding Habits
Santa Marta Woodstar's primary diet includes nectar and insects, with no specific food plants noted but likely similar to relatives, such as feeding on flowering Inga trees. Its foraging strategy resembles that of C. mulsant.
Habitat
The habitat of santa Marta Woodstar typically comprises the fringes of montane forests and woodlands. These birds are also found in human-modified landscapes, such as shaded coffee plantations. Their environment generally features dense vegetation and a mix of natural and agricultural settings within broader montane regions.
Dite type
Nectivorous
Photo By Steve McInnis 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Hummingbirds Genus
Chaetocercus Woodstars Species
Santa Marta Woodstar 
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