White-sided Hillstar
Oreotrochilus leucopleurus
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A medium-sized hummingbird (12-13 cm) found in the southern Andes from Bolivia to Argentina at 2,500-4,500 m. Green plumage with white flanks. Nectarivore of puna grasslands and rocky slopes. Enters torpor nightly to survive cold Andean nights. Southern Andean near-endemic.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼展 | 13.6 cm | 5.4 in |
| 体重 | 6.6 g | 0.23 oz |
识别
羽毛
Gorgeted Woodstar: tiny; males with deep violet gorget extending to flanks; metallic green above; white underparts; females spotted
Habitat & Range
分布范围
Found in the Andes and Patagonian steppe of Argentina and Chile from 1,000–4,000 m. Partly migratory.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore foraging above treeline at sparse Ericaceae and Chuquiraga patches. Supplements with small arthropods.
保护状况
行为与繁殖
筑巢
Nest type: CP.
产卵数
2
声音
鸣唱
Melodic, ascending phrase with hopeful character; smooth pure tones rising steadily in clear musical progression at dawn.
分类学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| 科 | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Oreotrochilus |
| 物种 | Oreotrochilus leucopleurus |
Distribution
White-sided Hillstar has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family