About the Black-breasted Hillstar
The black-breasted hillstar is a species of hummingbird in the "coquettes", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is endemic to Peru.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Oreotrochilus melanogaster |
| Species Codes | blbhil1, BBHI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-breasted Hillstar belong to?
The Black-breasted Hillstar (Oreotrochilus melanogaster) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Black-breasted Hillstar?
The black-breasted hillstar is a species of hummingbird in the \"coquettes\", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is endemic to Peru....
Where can I report a Black-breasted Hillstar sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-breasted Hillstar on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blbhil1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
363
Species in Family
45
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