Ecuadorian Hillstar

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (cordados)

Class

Aves (ave)

Order

Apodiformes (Apodiformes)

Family

Trochilidae

Genus

Oreotrochilus

Species

Oreotrochilus chimborazo (Ecuadorian Hillstar)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese エクアドルヤマハチドリ

Chinese 厄瓜多山蜂鳥

Spanish Estrella Ecuatoriana

French Colibri du Chimborazo

German Ecuador-Andenkolibri

Russian Эквадорская горная звезда

Similar Species in Oreotrochilus

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Andean Hillstar

Oreotrochilus estella

Least Concern

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Black-breasted Hillstar

Oreotrochilus melanogaster

Least Concern

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Blue-throated Hillstar

Oreotrochilus cyanolaemus

Critically Endangered

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Wedge-tailed Hillstar

Oreotrochilus adela

Least Concern

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White-sided Hillstar

Oreotrochilus leucopleurus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ecuadorian Hillstar?

The scientific name of Ecuadorian Hillstar is Oreotrochilus chimborazo. It belongs to the genus Oreotrochilus.

What is the conservation status of Ecuadorian Hillstar?

Ecuadorian Hillstar (Oreotrochilus chimborazo) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Ecuadorian Hillstar live?

Ecuadorian Hillstar is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway.

What family does Ecuadorian Hillstar belong to?

Ecuadorian Hillstar (Oreotrochilus chimborazo) belongs to the genus Oreotrochilus, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.

Is Ecuadorian Hillstar endangered?

No, Ecuadorian Hillstar (Oreotrochilus chimborazo) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Ecuadorian Hillstar belong to?

Ecuadorian Hillstar (Oreotrochilus chimborazo) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Ecuadorian Hillstar?

The closest relatives of Ecuadorian Hillstar in the genus Oreotrochilus include Andean Hillstar, Black-breasted Hillstar, Blue-throated Hillstar, Wedge-tailed Hillstar, White-sided Hillstar.