Blue-throated Hillstar
Oreotrochilus cyanolaemus
Critically EndangeredAves · Apodiformes · Trochilidae
About
The blue-throated hillstar is a hummingbird found only in a small portion of the southwestern Andes in Ecuador. It was discovered in 2017.
Fun Fact
The species name "cyanolaemus" is based on the Latinized Greek words for ultramarine blue (kuanos) and throat (laimos).
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found included hilly regions, steep terrain, rocky outcrops, and stream banks.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Destruction
- Pollution
- Invasive Species
- Over-Collection
- Climate Change