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Andean Hillstar
Oreotrochilus estella (d'Orbigny, 1838)
13–15 cmLength8.1 gWeight
The Andean hillstar (Oreotrochilus estella) is a species of hummingbird in the "coquettes", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae.
Busiest months: October–November · Most records: Chile, Peru, Bolivia
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: October–November · Most records: Chile, Peru, Bolivia
Andean Hillstar has been recorded at 22 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 4 countries and regions.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- PutreChile922 records
- SocoromaChile391 records
- Sitio Arqueológico TambomachayPeru115 records
More places
- ACP Abra Málaga Thastayoc Royal CinclodesPeru100 records
- Cerro TunariBolivia55 records
- San Miguel Polylepis forestBolivia49 records
- La CumbreBolivia21 records
- YaviArgentina18 records
- PN Lauca – Las CuevasChile9 records
- PN Lauca – Lago ChungaráChile6 records
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The Andean hillstar (Oreotrochilus estella) is a species of hummingbird in the "coquettes", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru.
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Questions
How big is the Andean Hillstar?
The Andean Hillstar is about 13–15 cm long and weighs around 8.1 g.
Where does the Andean Hillstar live?
Its breeding range: South America: southwestern Peru to northwestern Argentina. It is most often recorded in Chile, Peru and Bolivia.
When is the best time to see the Andean Hillstar?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in October and November (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Andean Hillstar endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Andean Hillstar as Least Concern.
What does the Andean Hillstar eat?
Main food: Nectar.
What family is the Andean Hillstar in?
It belongs to the family Hummingbirds (Trochilidae), order Apodiformes.
At a glance
- Length
- 13–15 cm
- Weight
- 8.1 g
- Habitat
- Grassland
- Diet
- Nectar
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 72 mm
- Tail
- 52 mm
- Bill
- 25 mm
- Tarsus
- 8 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: southwestern Peru to northwestern Argentina
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Apodiformes
- Family
- Hummingbirds Trochilidae
- Genus
- Oreotrochilus
Other birds in the genus Oreotrochilus
White-sided HillstarOreotrochilus leucopleurus
Ecuadorian HillstarOreotrochilus chimborazo
Blue-throated HillstarOreotrochilus cyanolaemus
Green-headed HillstarOreotrochilus stolzmanni
Black-breasted HillstarOreotrochilus melanogaster
Wedge-tailed HillstarOreotrochilus adela
Crimson TopazTopaza pella
Fiery TopazTopaza pyra
White-necked JacobinFlorisuga mellivora
Black JacobinFlorisuga fusca
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