Purple-collared Woodstar
A species of Purple-collared Woodstar Scientific name : Myrtis fanny Genus : Purple-collared Woodstar
Purple-collared Woodstar, A species of Purple-collared Woodstar
Botanical name: Myrtis fanny
Genus: Purple-collared Woodstar
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Photo By Don Roberson 
Description
The purple-collared woodstar (Myrtis fanny) is a species of hummingbird found in Ecuador and Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland, and heavily degraded former forest. It is the only species of the genus Myrtis. 
Size
8 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Purple-collared Woodstar primarily feeds on nectar from Malvaceae, cacti, Cordia, and Russelia flowers. They exhibit trap-lining behavior, following set routes to find food. Additionally, purple-collared Woodstar captures insects midair, supplementing its diet.
Habitat
The general habitat of purple-collared Woodstar encompasses arid and semi-arid coastal scrub, as well as open woodland and gardens. These birds are typically associated with environments that offer some degree of vegetation cover and are adapted to thrive in both natural and cultivated landscapes within broader geographic regions marked by aridity or semi-aridity.
Dite type
Herbivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Don Roberson 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Hummingbirds Genus
Purple-collared Woodstar Species
Purple-collared Woodstar 
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