Wedge-tailed Hillstar
Wedge-tailed Hillstar
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The Wedge-tailed Hillstar is a distinctive, high-altitude hummingbird found in the Bolivian Andes. Males are particularly attractive, featuring an iridescent green gorget and a prominent blue-black central breast and belly, offset by rufous flanks and a unique wedge-shaped tail.
Where to spot
Endemic to the high Andes of central Bolivia, inhabiting puna grasslands, rocky slopes, and shrublands, typically at elevations between 3,500 to 4,500 meters.
How to spot
Look for its distinct iridescent green throat and blue-black central belly, combined with its unique wedge-shaped tail. It often perches on rocks or low vegetation in open, windswept areas. Binoculars are recommended to observe its specific tail shape.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, particularly during sunny periods when foraging for nectar and insects. Observable year-round in its habitat.
Where to spot
Endemic to the high Andes of central Bolivia, inhabiting puna grasslands, rocky slopes, and shrublands, typically at elevations between 3,500 to 4,500 meters.
How to spot
Look for its distinct iridescent green throat and blue-black central belly, combined with its unique wedge-shaped tail. It often perches on rocks or low vegetation in open, windswept areas. Binoculars are recommended to observe its specific tail shape.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, particularly during sunny periods when foraging for nectar and insects. Observable year-round in its habitat.
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Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Its common name comes from the unique wedge shape of its tail, which is less deeply forked than many other hummingbirds in the genus Oreotrochilus, making it a key identification feature.
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