Ecuadorian Hillstar
Ecuadorian Hillstar
100
1 week ago
Points:
100
Not yet spotted on Fladder
Spotted
The Ecuadorian Hillstar is a striking, high-altitude hummingbird found in the páramo grasslands of the Andes. Males are particularly vibrant, sporting iridescent green throats and a rufous belly, often seen perched on rocks or feeding on Puya flowers.
Where to spot
Endemic to the high Andes of Ecuador, specifically the páramo grasslands, shrublands, and rocky slopes at elevations typically between 3,500 to 5,200 meters, often near volcanoes.
How to spot
Look for it near high-altitude flowering plants like Puya, or perched conspicuously on rocks and low vegetation. Males are distinct with their green gorget and rufous belly. They are less frenetic than other hummingbirds and may allow closer approach.
When to spot
Active during daylight, especially when the sun is out. Observable year-round. They may be more visible on sunny mornings after cold nights, as they seek to warm themselves.
Where to spot
Endemic to the high Andes of Ecuador, specifically the páramo grasslands, shrublands, and rocky slopes at elevations typically between 3,500 to 5,200 meters, often near volcanoes.
How to spot
Look for it near high-altitude flowering plants like Puya, or perched conspicuously on rocks and low vegetation. Males are distinct with their green gorget and rufous belly. They are less frenetic than other hummingbirds and may allow closer approach.
When to spot
Active during daylight, especially when the sun is out. Observable year-round. They may be more visible on sunny mornings after cold nights, as they seek to warm themselves.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Hillstars, including the Ecuadorian Hillstar, are unique among hummingbirds for often perching during the day to conserve energy in cold, high-altitude environments, rather than constantly hovering, as many other hummingbirds do.
Loading...
Spotted
- Recently spotted
- 125 (Seen in the last 3 months)
- Last spotted
- 1 week ago
Monthly observations
No observations
Loading...
Nothing spotted yet
Also interesting
Share this page
Or share directly on
