Green-backed Hillstar

Urochroa leucura

Least Concern

Aves · Apodiformes · Trochilidae

About

The green-backed hillstar, formerly included in the white-tailed hillstar, is a species of hummingbird in the "brilliants", tribe Heliantheini in subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Fun Fact

The green-backed hillstar and what is now the rufous-gaped hillstar (Urochroa bougueri) were once treated as a single species, the "white-tailed hillstar".

Quick Facts

Habitat

Inhabits the interior and edges of mature montane forest and secondary forest, and also shrubby slopes, and is often found near streams.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance