About the White-sided Hillstar
The white-sided hillstar is a species of hummingbird in the "coquettes", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Oreotrochilus leucopleurus |
| Species Codes | whshil1, WSHI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-sided Hillstar belong to?
The White-sided Hillstar (Oreotrochilus leucopleurus) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the White-sided Hillstar?
The white-sided hillstar is a species of hummingbird in the \"coquettes\", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile....
Where can I report a White-sided Hillstar sighting?
You can log sightings of White-sided Hillstar on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whshil1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
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Species in Family
248
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