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Green-headed Hillstar

Oreotrochilus stolzmanni

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
14,5 cm
Gewicht
8,016666666666667 g
Familie
Trochilidae
Ordnung
Caprimulgiformes

The Green-headed Hillstar (Oreotrochilus stolzmanni) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (kolibris), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nachtschwalben und segler). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 14.5 cm and a weight of 8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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A medium-sized hummingbird (11-12 cm) found in the Andes of Peru and Ecuador at 2,800-4,200 m. Green plumage with a glittering green hood. Nectarivore of high-altitude shrubs and Puya plants. Closely related to Andean Hillstar. Sometimes considered conspecific.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 14,5 cm 5.7 in
Gewicht 8,016666666666667 g 0.28 oz

Habitat & Range

Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet

Found on the western Andean slope and coastal desert hills of Peru at 1,500–3,600 m elevation.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Peruvian high puna; visits Chuquiraga and Lupinus blooms. Supplements with small flies and beetles.

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 19-21 days. Fledging: 36-40 days.

Gelegegröße

2

Lautgebung

Gesang

Soft, pure descending whistle; gentle single note curving downward smoothly, warm and musical in quiet forest.

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Caprimulgiformes (Nachtschwalben und Segler)
Familie Trochilidae (Kolibris)
Genus Oreotrochilus
Arten Oreotrochilus stolzmanni

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What does the Green-headed Hillstar eat?
Nectarivore of Peruvian high puna; visits Chuquiraga and Lupinus blooms. Supplements with small flies and beetles.
Where does the Green-headed Hillstar live?
Found on the western Andean slope and coastal desert hills of Peru at 1,500–3,600 m elevation.
Is the Green-headed Hillstar endangered?
The Green-headed Hillstar has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Green-headed Hillstar nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 19-21 days. Fledging: 36-40 days.
What does the Green-headed Hillstar sound like?
Soft, pure descending whistle; gentle single note curving downward smoothly, warm and musical in quiet forest.
How big is the Green-headed Hillstar?
The Green-headed Hillstar has a wingspan of 14.5 cm, weight of 8.016666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Green-headed Hillstar belong to?
The Green-headed Hillstar (Oreotrochilus stolzmanni) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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