White-sided Hillstar

The White-sided Hillstar is a species of hummingbird in the Trochilidae family. It is the southernmost species of hillstar, being found in grassland and scrub at altitudes of 1,200 to 4,000 metres in far southern Bolivia, Chile and western Argentina. It resembles the Andean Hillstar, but the male of that species has a far narrower brown line to the central belly.

The White-sided 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 White-sided Hillstar (Oreotrochilus leucopleurus) is a species of hummingbird in the Trochilidae family. It is the southernmost species of hillstar, being found in grassland and scrub at altitudes of 1,200 to 4,000 metres (3,900 to 13,000 ft) in far southern Bolivia, Chile and western Argentina. It resembles the Andean Hillstar, but the male of that species has a far narrower brown (not black) line to the central belly. More

White-sided Hillstars, Giant Hummingbird, & Red-tailed Comet, which make its nests with mosses, lichens and feathers hanging in roots in rock caves. Andean Flicker, prefers to make its nest in ravines and Burrowing Owls whereever they find a crevice. More

Tapaculo, Chilean Tinamou, White-sided Hillstar and Great Shrike-tyrant. Day 6. Birding around Laja in AM if still needed and the long day driving to Santiago . En route there is a Burrowing Parakeet colony. Day 7. El Yeso. Full day in the mountains with Crag Chilia, Moustached Turca, Dusky Tapaculo, DSP, Greater Yellow-finch, White-sided Hillstar, Rufous-banded Miner, Grey-flanked Cinclodes night in Santiago Day 8. More