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Green-headed Hillstar
Oreotrochilus stolzmanni Salvin, 1895
12–13 cmLength8.7 gWeight
The green-headed hillstar (Oreotrochilus stolzmanni) is a species of hummingbird found in the Andes of southern Ecuador and northern and central Peru.
Most records: Peru
Where and when it's recorded
Most records: Peru
Green-headed Hillstar has been recorded at 1 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Bosque Unchog (Valqui D5.3)Peru21 records
Countries and regions with the most records
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About
The green-headed hillstar (Oreotrochilus stolzmanni) is a species of hummingbird found in the Andes of southern Ecuador and northern and central Peru. It is one of 7 species in the genus Oreotrochilus, and can be distinguished from its relatives by subtle differences in plumage coloration. The green-headed hillstar received its name due to its bronze and green crown and gorget of bright emerald green plumage.
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Questions
How big is the Green-headed Hillstar?
The Green-headed Hillstar is about 12–13 cm long and weighs around 8.7 g.
Where does the Green-headed Hillstar live?
Its breeding range: South America: southern Ecuador and northern, central Peru. It is most often recorded in Peru.
Is the Green-headed Hillstar endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Green-headed Hillstar as Least Concern.
What does the Green-headed Hillstar eat?
Main food: Nectar.
What family is the Green-headed Hillstar in?
It belongs to the family Hummingbirds (Trochilidae), order Apodiformes.
At a glance
- Length
- 12–13 cm
- Weight
- 8.7 g
- Habitat
- Grassland
- Diet
- Nectar
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 73 mm
- Tail
- 52 mm
- Bill
- 23 mm
- Tarsus
- 5 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: southern Ecuador and northern, central Peru
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Apodiformes
- Family
- Hummingbirds Trochilidae
- Genus
- Oreotrochilus
Other birds in the genus Oreotrochilus
Andean HillstarOreotrochilus estella
White-sided HillstarOreotrochilus leucopleurus
Ecuadorian HillstarOreotrochilus chimborazo
Blue-throated HillstarOreotrochilus cyanolaemus
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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