About the Ecuadorian Hillstar
The Ecuadorian hillstar or Chimborazo hillstar is a species of hummingbird. It is native to the Andes of Ecuador and extreme southern Colombia. Its main habitat type is high-altitude mountain grassland between 3500 and 5200 meters.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Oreotrochilus chimborazo |
| Species Codes | ecuhil1, ECHI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Ecuadorian Hillstar belong to?
The Ecuadorian Hillstar (Oreotrochilus chimborazo) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Ecuadorian Hillstar?
The Ecuadorian hillstar or Chimborazo hillstar is a species of hummingbird. It is native to the Andes of Ecuador and extreme southern Colombia. Its main habitat type is high-altitude mountain grassland between 3500 and 5200 meters....
Where can I report a Ecuadorian Hillstar sighting?
You can log sightings of Ecuadorian Hillstar on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ecuhil1, or on iNaturalist.
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