genus
Oreotrochilus
Oreotrochilus is a genus in the family Trochilidae. This database currently files 7 species under it.
- Species filed
- 7
- Threatened
- 0
- Countries recorded
- 0
- With a free photo
- 86%
- Weight range
- 7.9 g – 9.1 g
Best-known members of Oreotrochilus
Ranked by popularity score.

Andean hillstar
Oreotrochilus estella

Ecuadorian hillstar
Oreotrochilus chimborazo

White-sided hillstar
Oreotrochilus leucopleurus

Wedge-tailed hillstar
Oreotrochilus adela

Black-breasted hillstar
Oreotrochilus melanogaster
Blue-throated hillstar
Oreotrochilus cyanolaemus

Green-headed hillstar
Oreotrochilus stolzmanni
How threatened is Oreotrochilus?
6 of 7 species filed here have an IUCN category on record.
| IUCN category | Species | Share of assessed |
|---|---|---|
| LCLeast Concern | 6 | 100% |
All species in Oreotrochilus
| Common name | Scientific name | Family | Status | Weight | Countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andean hillstar | Oreotrochilus estella | Trochilidae | Least Concern | 8.1 g | Not recorded |
| Ecuadorian hillstar | Oreotrochilus chimborazo | Trochilidae | Least Concern | 8.2 g | Not recorded |
| White-sided hillstar | Oreotrochilus leucopleurus | Trochilidae | Least Concern | 8.2 g | Not recorded |
| Wedge-tailed hillstar | Oreotrochilus adela | Trochilidae | Least Concern | 7.9 g | Not recorded |
| Black-breasted hillstar | Oreotrochilus melanogaster | Trochilidae | Least Concern | 9.1 g | Not recorded |
| Blue-throated hillstar | Oreotrochilus cyanolaemus | Trochilidae | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Green-headed hillstar | Oreotrochilus stolzmanni | Trochilidae | Least Concern | 8.7 g | Not recorded |