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Ecuadorian Hillstar

Oreotrochilus chimborazo

Least Concern
翼開長
14.8 cm
体重
8.383333333333333 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes

について

A medium-sized hummingbird (12-13 cm) endemic to the highlands of Ecuador at 3,500-5,200 m, notably on Chimborazo volcano. Males have a violet-blue hood and white breast. One of the world's highest-living birds, adapted to extreme altitude with enhanced oxygen-carrying capacity.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼開長 14.8 cm 5.8 in
体重 8.383333333333333 g 0.30 oz

識別

羽毛

Slender-tailed Woodstar: males with iridescent purple-violet gorget; metallic green body; white pectoral tufts; females green above

Habitat & Range

分布域

Endemic to Chimborazo and neighboring volcanoes in Ecuador in high páramo at 3,500–5,200 m. Nationally iconic.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Ecuadorian highland páramo; visits Chuquiraga jussieui and Puya. Takes small insects on cold mornings.

保全状況

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

一腹卵数

2

鳴き声

さえずり

Harsh, grating screech with urgent tone; sudden loud rough call given sharply during aerial chase sequences.

分類学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Oreotrochilus
Oreotrochilus chimborazo

Distribution

Ecuadorian Hillstar has been recorded in 3 countries.

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生息あり Not recorded
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よくある質問

What does the Ecuadorian Hillstar eat?
Nectarivore of Ecuadorian highland páramo; visits Chuquiraga jussieui and Puya. Takes small insects on cold mornings.
Where does the Ecuadorian Hillstar live?
Endemic to Chimborazo and neighboring volcanoes in Ecuador in high páramo at 3,500–5,200 m. Nationally iconic.
Is the Ecuadorian Hillstar endangered?
The Ecuadorian Hillstar has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Ecuadorian Hillstar sound like?
Harsh, grating screech with urgent tone; sudden loud rough call given sharply during aerial chase sequences.
How big is the Ecuadorian Hillstar?
The Ecuadorian Hillstar has a wingspan of 14.8 cm, weight of 8.383333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Ecuadorian Hillstar belong to?
The Ecuadorian Hillstar (Oreotrochilus chimborazo) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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