Black-breasted Hillstar
Black-breasted Hillstar
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The Black-breasted Hillstar is a localized and endangered hummingbird endemic to the high Andes of central Peru. Males are unmistakable with their iridescent green throat and a prominent black central breast and belly, contrasting with rufous flanks.
Where to spot
Endemic to a specific region of the high Andes in central Peru, found in puna grasslands and rocky slopes, primarily between 3,500 to 4,800 meters elevation, often associated with Puya raimondii stands.
How to spot
Focus on areas with Puya raimondii or other tall flowering plants in its habitat. Identify males by their unique black breast and belly. They often perch on prominent rocks or the flower stalks of Puya. Be prepared for cold, high-altitude conditions.
When to spot
Observable year-round during daylight hours, with heightened activity in the morning. Best observed during the flowering season of its preferred plants.
Where to spot
Endemic to a specific region of the high Andes in central Peru, found in puna grasslands and rocky slopes, primarily between 3,500 to 4,800 meters elevation, often associated with Puya raimondii stands.
How to spot
Focus on areas with Puya raimondii or other tall flowering plants in its habitat. Identify males by their unique black breast and belly. They often perch on prominent rocks or the flower stalks of Puya. Be prepared for cold, high-altitude conditions.
When to spot
Observable year-round during daylight hours, with heightened activity in the morning. Best observed during the flowering season of its preferred plants.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species is highly dependent on a specific high-altitude plant, the Puya raimondii, for nectar, making its conservation critically linked to the health and presence of these unique, towering plant communities.
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