Andean Hillstar

The Andean Hillstar is a species of hummingbird in the Trochilidae family. It is found in grassland, scrub and woodland in the Altiplano of southern Peru, Bolivia, northern Chile, and north-western Argentina. It often includes the Green-headed Hillstar as a subspecies, but the male of that species has a black stripe to the central underparts, and its upperparts are greener.

The Andean Hillstar is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Andean Hillstar (Oreotrochilus estella) is a species of hummingbird in the Trochilidae family. It is found in grassland, scrub and woodland in the Altiplano of southern Peru, Bolivia, northern Chile, and north-western Argentina. It often includes the Green-headed Hillstar as a subspecies, but the male of that species has a black (not brown) stripe to the central underparts, and its upperparts are greener. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Oreotrochilus estella. More

Andean hillstar hummingbird perched on branch Andean Hillstars survive the sub zero temperatures of the high Andes by going into torpor at night, like a mini hibernation. They roost where the rising sun's rays will catch them and warm them into waking again in the morning. Watch video clips from past programmes (1 clip) - In order to see this content you need to have an up-to-date version of Flash installed and Javascript turned on. More

Male Andean hillstar perched in a tree© James C Lowen Andean hillstar in flight near inflorescence© James C Lowen Andean hillstar feeding on nectar© James C Lowen Female Andean hillstar feeding© Neil Bowman / www.flpa-images.co. More

Andean hillstar in flight near inflorescence Andean hillstar in flight near inflorescencePrint factsheet Facts - Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Aves Order Apodiformes Family Trochilidae Genus Oreotrochilus (1) Status - Classified as More

Andean hillstar hummingbird, so named for its red head and belly. Red jasper and smoky obsidian are transformed into feathers, and the bird sips nectar with a sterling silver beak. A dedicated conservationist, Willy Macedo also employs caramel onyx for the trunk, as well as jade, amazonite and celestite for this collector's piece. .925 Sterling silver An artisan story card will be included with your purchase. Your Price: $79. More

The Andean Hillstar (Oreotrochilus estella) is another species of hummingbird in the Trochilidae family. It lives primarily in the high altitude tropical grasslands of Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru. Andean Hillstar hummingbird picture - http://www.flickr.com/photos/23913086@N05/ / CC BY 2. More

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The Andean Hillstar, a species of Humming Bird Magellanic Penguin The largest South American bird is the ostrich-like Rhea. Tagua Gigante, a giant coot. . - Caracara. Flora - Daisies grow in vast numbers in the grasslands of the Torres del Paine, Patagonia. More