Andean Hillstar

Andean Hillstar

Oreotrochilus estella

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
14,4 cm
Khối Lượng
8,299999999999999 g
Họ
Trochilidae
Bộ
Caprimulgiformes

Giới Thiệu

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
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 14,4 cm 5.7 in
Khối Lượng 8,299999999999999 g 0.29 oz

Nhận Dạng

Bộ Lông

Santa Marta Woodstar: tiny; males with brilliant magenta-red gorget; metallic green crown; white underparts; females green above with spots

Habitat & Range

Phạm Vi Địa Lý

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.

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 20 days.

Số Trứng

2

Âm Thanh

Tiếng Hót

High, wavering trill with trembling quality; rapid series of notes with slight pitch modulation giving vibrato effect.

Phân Loại Học

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Bộ Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Họ Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Oreotrochilus
Loài Oreotrochilus estella

Distribution

Andean Hillstar has been recorded in 2 countries.

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Hiện Diện Not recorded
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External Databases

Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

What does the Andean Hillstar eat?
Nectarivore of high-altitude puna and páramo; specializes in Chuquiraga and Puya flowers. Catches small insects near blooms.
Where does the Andean Hillstar live?
Widespread in Andean puna of southern Peru, Bolivia, and northwestern Argentina at 3,000–5,000 m. Resident.
Is the Andean Hillstar endangered?
The Andean Hillstar has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Andean Hillstar nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 20 days.
What does the Andean Hillstar sound like?
High, wavering trill with trembling quality; rapid series of notes with slight pitch modulation giving vibrato effect.
How big is the Andean Hillstar?
The Andean Hillstar has a wingspan of 14.4 cm, weight of 8.299999999999999 g.
What order and family does the Andean Hillstar belong to?
The Andean Hillstar (Oreotrochilus estella) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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