Blue-throated Hillstar
Oreotrochilus cyanolaemus
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A recently discovered hummingbird (11 cm) from the southwestern Andes of Ecuador at 3,300-3,900 m. Males have an iridescent blue throat. Described in 2018. Known from a single ridgeline. Critically Endangered with a range estimated at less than 100 km2.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| น้ำหนัก | 7.6 g | 0.27 oz |
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ขนนก
Little Woodstar: tiny; males with glittering violet gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above; spotted below
Habitat & Range
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Endemic to the Cordillera de Chilla region of extreme southwestern Ecuador in high páramo. 3,200–4,200 m. Endangered.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore adapted to very high elevations; forages at Chuquiraga, Gentianella, and Puya flowers. Gleans arthropods.
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เสียง
เสียงร้อง
Buzzy, sustained trill with monotonous quality; continuous low-pitched vibration with little variation across prolonged delivery.
อนุกรมวิทยา
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| อันดับ | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| วงศ์ตระกูล | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Oreotrochilus |
| ชนิดพันธุ์ | Oreotrochilus cyanolaemus |
Distribution
Blue-throated Hillstar has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family