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Blue-throated Hillstar
- Scientific name
- Oreotrochilus cyanolaemus
- Family
- Trochilidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Shrubland
- Wing shape
- Pointed
- Tail shape
- Notched
Where it came from
The Blue-throated Hillstar, Oreotrochilus cyanolaemus, was formally described by ornithologists in 2018. It is a rare hummingbird species endemic to a very small area in the southwestern Andes of Ecuador. Its discovery was significant to the scientific community as it highlighted how much biodiversity remains undocumented even in regions previously thought to be well-explored.
The bird's distinct morphology, characterized by its pointed wings and notched tail, allows it to navigate the harsh, high-altitude paramo environment. Its brilliant, iridescent throat coloring serves as a focal point for its specific display behaviors. The species is currently classified as critically endangered due to its extremely limited habitat range and ongoing threats from landscape degradation.
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