Green-headed Hillstar
Oreotrochilus stolzmanni
- Family
- Hummingbirds (Trochilidae)
- Order
- Apodiformes
Overview
The green-headed hillstar (Oreotrochilus stolzmanni) is a species of hummingbird found in the Andes of southern Ecuador and northern and central Peru. It is one of 7 species in the genus Oreotrochilus, and can be distinguished from its relatives by subtle differences in plumage coloration. The green-headed hillstar received its name due to its bronze and green crown and gorget of bright emerald green plumage. The species was first discovered by English ornithologist Osbert Salvin in 1895 and named after Polish ornithologist Jean Stanislaus Stolzmann.
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Range and habitat
Andes of northern and central Peru (Cajamarca, Huánuco) and adjacent southern Ecuador.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Green-headed hillstar
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
