Remember, the Chilean Woodstar (Eulidia yarrellii) is the smallest bird in Chile and one of the smallest hummingbirds in the world.

Characteristics of females; They measure between 7-8 cms. Its weight varies between 2.3 - 2.5 grams. They are completely white from throat to abdomen,  not purple/red like in the males; with the entire lower part white, light brown, becoming more brown towards the flanks and subcaudal. Central rectrices green metallic with the sides light brown with a white tip.

Author: Juan Aguirre Castro. #picaflordearica#ongpicaflordearica