About the Wedge-tailed Hillstar
The wedge-tailed hillstar is a species of hummingbird in the "coquettes", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Argentina and Bolivia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Oreotrochilus adela |
| Species Codes | wethil1, WTHI |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Wedge-tailed Hillstar belong to?
The Wedge-tailed Hillstar (Oreotrochilus adela) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Wedge-tailed Hillstar?
The Wedge-tailed Hillstar is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Wedge-tailed Hillstar?
The wedge-tailed hillstar is a species of hummingbird in the \"coquettes\", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Argentina and Bolivia....
Where can I report a Wedge-tailed Hillstar sighting?
You can log sightings of Wedge-tailed Hillstar on eBird (ebird.org) using species code wethil1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Apodiformes
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
363
Species in Family
59
iNat Observations
NT
IUCN Status
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