Black-breasted Hillstar (Oreotrochilus melanogaster)
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Black-breasted Hillstar

Oreotrochilus melanogaster Gould, 1847

13–14 cmLength9.1 gWeight

The black-breasted hillstar (Oreotrochilus melanogaster) is a species of hummingbird in the "coquettes", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae.

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The black-breasted hillstar (Oreotrochilus melanogaster) is a species of hummingbird in the "coquettes", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is endemic to Peru.

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Questions

How big is the Black-breasted Hillstar?

The Black-breasted Hillstar is about 13–14 cm long and weighs around 9.1 g.

Where does the Black-breasted Hillstar live?

Its breeding range: South America: central Peru.

Is the Black-breasted Hillstar endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Black-breasted Hillstar as Least Concern.

What does the Black-breasted Hillstar eat?

Main food: Nectar.

What family is the Black-breasted Hillstar in?

It belongs to the family Hummingbirds (Trochilidae), order Apodiformes.

At a glance

Length
13–14 cm
Weight
9.1 g
Habitat
Grassland
Diet
Nectar
Lifestyle
Feeds in the air
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
72 mm
Tail
49 mm
Bill
23 mm
Tarsus
8 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: central Peru

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Hummingbirds Trochilidae
Genus
Oreotrochilus

Other birds in the genus Oreotrochilus

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Black-breasted Hillstar

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