Wedge-tailed Hillstar

Oreotrochilus adela (d'Orbigny, 1838)

7.9 gWeight

The wedge-tailed hillstar (Oreotrochilus adela) is a species of hummingbird in the "coquettes", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae.

Busiest months: October–November · Most records: Argentina, Bolivia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Wedge-tailed Hillstar has been recorded at 4 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

YaviArgentina366 records
San Miguel Polylepis forestBolivia44 records
Cerro TunariBolivia31 records

More places

AstillerosBolivia1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Argentina Bolivia

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 wedge-tailed hillstar (Oreotrochilus adela) is a species of hummingbird in the "coquettes", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Bolivia and Argentina.

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Questions

How big is the Wedge-tailed Hillstar?

The Wedge-tailed Hillstar weighs around 7.9 g.

Where does the Wedge-tailed Hillstar live?

Its breeding range: South America: central Bolivia to northwestern Argentina. It is most often recorded in Argentina and Bolivia.

When is the best time to see the Wedge-tailed Hillstar?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in October and November (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Wedge-tailed Hillstar endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Wedge-tailed Hillstar as Least Concern.

What does the Wedge-tailed Hillstar eat?

Main food: Nectar.

What family is the Wedge-tailed Hillstar in?

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

At a glance

Weight: 7.9 g
Habitat: Forest
Diet: Nectar
Lifestyle: Feeds in the air
Migration: Partial migrant
Conservation: Least Concern

More measurements

Wing: 65 mm
Tail: 49 mm
Bill: 32 mm
Tarsus: 8 mm

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

Range

South America: central Bolivia 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

Andean HillstarOreotrochilus estella

White-sided HillstarOreotrochilus leucopleurus

Ecuadorian HillstarOreotrochilus chimborazo

Blue-throated HillstarOreotrochilus cyanolaemus

Green-headed HillstarOreotrochilus stolzmanni

Black-breasted HillstarOreotrochilus melanogaster

Crimson TopazTopaza pella

Fiery TopazTopaza pyra

White-necked JacobinFlorisuga mellivora

Black JacobinFlorisuga fusca

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