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White-tailed Hillstar

Urochroa leucura

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
14,7 cm
Gewicht
9,774999999999999 g
Familie
Trochilidae
Ordnung
Caprimulgiformes

The White-tailed Hillstar (Urochroa leucura) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (kolibris), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nachtschwalben und segler). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 14.7 cm and a weight of 9.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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A medium-sized hummingbird (12-13 cm) found in Andean cloud forests of Peru and Bolivia at 2,000-3,500 m. Green plumage with white outer tail feathers visible in flight. Nectarivore of montane forest. Recently split from Rufous-gaped Hillstar.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 14,7 cm 5.8 in
Gewicht 9,774999999999999 g 0.34 oz

Habitat & Range

Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet

Found on the eastern Andean slope of Peru and Bolivia in montane cloud forest. 1,000–2,600 m elevation.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Peruvian montane shrubs; forages at Ericaceae and Puya flowers. Supplements with small insects.

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Lautgebung

Gesang

Sharp, emphatic two-note call; high accented first note followed by softer brief second, repeated persistently.

Taxonomie

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

Distribution

White-tailed Hillstar has been recorded in 2 countries.

Vorhanden Not recorded

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What does the White-tailed Hillstar eat?
Nectarivore of Peruvian montane shrubs; forages at Ericaceae and Puya flowers. Supplements with small insects.
Where does the White-tailed Hillstar live?
Found on the eastern Andean slope of Peru and Bolivia in montane cloud forest. 1,000–2,600 m elevation.
Is the White-tailed Hillstar endangered?
The White-tailed Hillstar has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the White-tailed Hillstar sound like?
Sharp, emphatic two-note call; high accented first note followed by softer brief second, repeated persistently.
How big is the White-tailed Hillstar?
The White-tailed Hillstar has a wingspan of 14.7 cm, weight of 9.774999999999999 g.
What order and family does the White-tailed Hillstar belong to?
The White-tailed Hillstar (Urochroa leucura) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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