About the Green-backed Hillstar
The green-backed hillstar, formerly included in the white-tailed hillstar, is a species of hummingbird in the "brilliants", tribe Heliantheini in subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Urochroa leucura |
| Species Codes | whthil3, GBHI, WTHI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Green-backed Hillstar belong to?
The Green-backed Hillstar (Urochroa leucura) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Green-backed Hillstar?
The green-backed hillstar, formerly included in the white-tailed hillstar, is a species of hummingbird in the \"brilliants\", tribe Heliantheini in subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru....
Where can I report a Green-backed Hillstar sighting?
You can log sightings of Green-backed Hillstar on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whthil3, or on iNaturalist.
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Apodiformes
Order
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Species in Family
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