About the Blue-throated Hillstar
The blue-throated hillstar is a hummingbird found only in a small portion of the southwestern Andes in Ecuador. It was discovered in 2017.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Oreotrochilus cyanolaemus |
| Species Codes | buthil1, BTHI |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blue-throated Hillstar belong to?
The Blue-throated Hillstar (Oreotrochilus cyanolaemus) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Blue-throated Hillstar?
The Blue-throated Hillstar is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Blue-throated Hillstar?
The blue-throated hillstar is a hummingbird found only in a small portion of the southwestern Andes in Ecuador. It was discovered in 2017....
Where can I report a Blue-throated Hillstar sighting?
You can log sightings of Blue-throated Hillstar on eBird (ebird.org) using species code buthil1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Apodiformes
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
363
Species in Family
42
iNat Observations
CR
IUCN Status
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