Subfamily Trochilinae Higher classification Trochilinae | Phylum Chordata Family Trochilidae Scientific name Chaetocercus Rank Genus | |
Lower classifications White‑bellied woodstar, Little woodstar, Esmeraldas woodstar, Gorgeted woodstar, Rufous‑shafted woodstar | ||
Chaetocercus is a genus of hummingbirds in the family Trochilidae. The name is a combination of the Greek words khaitē, meaning "hair" and kerkos, meaning "tail". The genus contains the following species:
Endemic santa marta woodstar chaetocercus astreans dorado bird reserve birding santa marta
References
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