Andean Hillstar
Oreotrochilus estella
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A medium-sized hummingbird (12-14 cm) found in the high Andes from Peru to Argentina and Chile at 3,500-5,000 m. Green plumage with a white breast. One of the highest-living hummingbird species, entering torpor at night to survive freezing temperatures. Nectarivore of Chuquiraga and cacti.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 14,4 cm | 5.7 in |
| Peso | 8,299999999999999 g | 0.29 oz |
Identificación
Plumaje
Santa Marta Woodstar: tiny; males with brilliant magenta-red gorget; metallic green crown; white underparts; females green above with spots
Habitat & Range
Distribución geográfica
Widespread in Andean puna of southern Peru, Bolivia, and northwestern Argentina at 3,000–5,000 m. Resident.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of high-altitude puna and páramo; specializes in Chuquiraga and Puya flowers. Catches small insects near blooms.
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 20 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2
Sonido
Canto
High, wavering trill with trembling quality; rapid series of notes with slight pitch modulation giving vibrato effect.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes (Chotacabras y Vencejos) |
| Familia | Trochilidae (Colibríes) |
| Genus | Oreotrochilus |
| Especies | Oreotrochilus estella |
Distribution
Andean Hillstar has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family