About the Andean Hillstar
The Andean hillstar is a species of hummingbird in the "coquettes", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Oreotrochilus estella |
| Species Codes | andhil3, ANHI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Andean Hillstar belong to?
The Andean Hillstar (Oreotrochilus estella) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Andean Hillstar?
The Andean hillstar is a species of hummingbird in the \"coquettes\", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru....
Where can I report a Andean Hillstar sighting?
You can log sightings of Andean Hillstar on eBird (ebird.org) using species code andhil3, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Hummingbirds 363 species
More Birds in Order Apodiformes
Photo via Wikimedia Commons
Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
363
Species in Family
305
iNat Observations
Spotted a Andean Hillstar?
Log your sighting on eBird or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier!