Chilean Woodstar
Eulidia yarrellii
CRCritically Endangered Endemic to Chile
- Family
- Hummingbirds (Trochilidae)
- Order
- Apodiformes
Overview
The Chilean woodstar (Eulidia yarrellii) is a Critically Endangered species of hummingbird in tribe Mellisugini of subfamily Trochilinae, the "bee hummingbirds". It is the only species placed in the genus Eulidia. It is endemic to Chile though there are unconfirmed reports from southern Peru. The species' name commemorates the English naturalist William Yarrell.
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Range and habitat
Arid southern Peru (Tacna and Moquegua) to northern Chile (Arica).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Chilean woodstar
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
