White-sided Hillstar
Oreotrochilus leucopleurus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="oreotrochilus-leucopleurus"></birdfyi-bird>The White-sided Hillstar (Oreotrochilus leucopleurus) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 13.6 cm and a weight of 6.6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
A medium-sized hummingbird (12-13 cm) found in the southern Andes from Bolivia to Argentina at 2,500-4,500 m. Green plumage with white flanks. Nectarivore of puna grasslands and rocky slopes. Enters torpor nightly to survive cold Andean nights. Southern Andean near-endemic.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 13.6 cm | 5.4 in |
| Weight | 6.6 g | 0.23 oz |
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found in the Andes and Patagonian steppe of Argentina and Chile from 1,000–4,000 m. Partly migratory.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore foraging above treeline at sparse Ericaceae and Chuquiraga patches. Supplements with small arthropods.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Melodic, ascending phrase with hopeful character; smooth pure tones rising steadily in clear musical progression at dawn.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Oreotrochilus |
| Species | Oreotrochilus leucopleurus |
Distribution
White-sided Hillstar has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family