Wedge-tailed Hillstar

The Wedge-tailed Hillstar is a species of hummingbird in the Trochilidae family. This sexually dimorphic species is found in scrub and woodland at altitudes of 2,600 to 4,000 metres in the Andes of Bolivia and far north-western Argentina. It is threatened by habitat loss. Uniquely among the hillstars, the flanks of the male are deep chestnut, while the underparts of the female are orange-buff.

The Wedge-tailed Hillstar is classified as Near Threatened (NT), is close to qualifying for or is likely to qualify for a threatened category in the near future.

The Wedge-tailed Hillstar (Oreotrochilus adela) is a species of hummingbird in the Trochilidae family. This sexually dimorphic species is found in scrub and woodland at altitudes of 2,600 to 4,000 metres (8,500 to 13,000 ft) in the Andes of Bolivia and far north-western Argentina. It is threatened by habitat loss. Uniquely among the hillstars, the flanks of the male are deep chestnut, while the underparts of the female are orange-buff. More

Last new species Wedge-tailed Hillstar at Tupiza, Potosi. 12 Nov. 2008. Recent additions include, Ringed Teal and Crowned Eagle in the Chaco of Santa Cruz, and Horned Coot, Rothschilds Swift, Rufous-throated Dipper and Red-faced Guan in Tarija. 27 Sept 2008. Recent highlights, Blue-throated and Red-fronted Macaws, Bolivian Recurvebill, Rufous-faced Antpitta, Cochabamba Mountainfinch and Rufous.bellied Saltator. 19 Aug 2008. Last goodies include, Razor-billed and Wattled Curassows, Rufous-sided Pygmy-Tyrant and stunning views of Masked Antpitta. 3 July 2008. More