Andean Hillstar
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Oreotrochilus estella D'Orbigny & Lafresnaye, 1838 |
The Andean Hillstar (Oreotrochilus estella) is a species of hummingbird in the Trochilidae family. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland.
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- BirdLife International 2004. Oreotrochilus estella. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 10 July 2007.