Blue-throated Hillstar
Oreotrochilus cyanolaemus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="oreotrochilus-cyanolaemus"></birdfyi-bird>The Blue-throated Hillstar (Oreotrochilus cyanolaemus) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a weight of 7.6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.
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A recently discovered hummingbird (11 cm) from the southwestern Andes of Ecuador at 3,300-3,900 m. Males have an iridescent blue throat. Described in 2018. Known from a single ridgeline. Critically Endangered with a range estimated at less than 100 km2.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.6 g | 0.27 oz |
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Endemic to the Cordillera de Chilla region of extreme southwestern Ecuador in high páramo. 3,200–4,200 m. Endangered.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore adapted to very high elevations; forages at Chuquiraga, Gentianella, and Puya flowers. Gleans arthropods.
Conservation Status
Sound
Song
Buzzy, sustained trill with monotonous quality; continuous low-pitched vibration with little variation across prolonged delivery.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Oreotrochilus |
| Species | Oreotrochilus cyanolaemus |
Distribution
Blue-throated Hillstar has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family