Esmeraldas woodstar
species of bird of genus Chaetocercus in the hummingbirds (Trochilidae) family
The Esmeraldas woodstar (Chaetocercus berlepschi) is a species of hummingbird. It is found only in Ecuador. Its habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Chaetocercus berlepschi |
References
change- BirdLife International 2004. Chaetocercus berlepschi[permanent dead link]. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 10 July 2007.