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Wedge-tailed Hillstar

Oreotrochilus adela

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
13,1 cm
Berat
7,8500000000000005 g
Famili
Trochilidae
Ordo
Caprimulgiformes

Tentang

A medium-sized hummingbird (11-12 cm) endemic to the eastern Bolivian Andes at 2,700-4,200 m. Green plumage with a distinctive wedge-shaped tail. Nectarivore of puna scrub and cloud forest edges. A Bolivian near-endemic with a limited range.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 13,1 cm 5.2 in
Berat 7,8500000000000005 g 0.28 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Mexican Sheartail: tiny; males with iridescent purple gorget; metallic green above; white belly; deeply forked tail; females green

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Endemic to Bolivia and adjacent Peru in high Andean puna and scrub at 2,800–4,400 m elevation.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Andean inter-valley slopes; visits Chuquiraga and scattered shrub flowers. Catches small arthropods.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CP.

Suara

Kicauan

Deep, resonant buzz with powerful carrying; low-frequency churring trill audible at impressive distance across open land.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Famili Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Oreotrochilus
Spesies Oreotrochilus adela

Distribution

Wedge-tailed Hillstar has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Wedge-tailed Hillstar eat?
Nectarivore of Andean inter-valley slopes; visits Chuquiraga and scattered shrub flowers. Catches small arthropods.
Where does the Wedge-tailed Hillstar live?
Endemic to Bolivia and adjacent Peru in high Andean puna and scrub at 2,800–4,400 m elevation.
Is the Wedge-tailed Hillstar endangered?
The Wedge-tailed Hillstar has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Wedge-tailed Hillstar nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Wedge-tailed Hillstar sound like?
Deep, resonant buzz with powerful carrying; low-frequency churring trill audible at impressive distance across open land.
How big is the Wedge-tailed Hillstar?
The Wedge-tailed Hillstar has a wingspan of 13.1 cm, weight of 7.8500000000000005 g.
What order and family does the Wedge-tailed Hillstar belong to?
The Wedge-tailed Hillstar (Oreotrochilus adela) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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