White-tailed Hillstar
Urochroa leucura
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 14,7 cm | 5.8 in |
| Peso | 9,774999999999999 g | 0.34 oz |
Identificação
Plumagem
Dusky Starfrontlet: males with iridescent purple gorget; metallic bronze-green; white flanks; females green above; spotted underparts
Habitat & Range
Distribuição geográfica
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.
Estado de conservação
Som
Canto
Sharp, emphatic two-note call; high accented first note followed by softer brief second, repeated persistently.
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Família | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Urochroa |
| Espécies | Urochroa leucura |
Distribution
White-tailed Hillstar has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family