About the Green-headed Hillstar
The green-headed hillstar is a species of hummingbird found in the Andes of southern Ecuador and northern and central Peru. It is one of 7 species in the genus Oreotrochilus, and can be distinguished from its relatives by subtle differences in plumage coloration. The green-headed hillstar received its name due to its bronze and green crown and gorget of bright emerald green plumage. The species was first discovered by English ornithologist Osbert Salvin in 1895 and named after Polish ornithologist Jean Stanislaus Stolzmann.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Oreotrochilus stolzmanni |
| Species Codes | andhil2, GHHI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Green-headed Hillstar belong to?
The Green-headed Hillstar (Oreotrochilus stolzmanni) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Green-headed Hillstar?
The green-headed hillstar is a species of hummingbird found in the Andes of southern Ecuador and northern and central Peru. It is one of 7 species in the genus Oreotrochilus, and can be distinguished from its relatives by subtle differences in plumage coloration. The green-headed hillstar received i...
Where can I report a Green-headed Hillstar sighting?
You can log sightings of Green-headed Hillstar on eBird (ebird.org) using species code andhil2, or on iNaturalist.
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