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Ecuadorian Hillstar
Oreotrochilus chimborazo
(L 4.5")
Found above tree line (3600-
4600 m)...can be found by
orange Chuquiragua shrubs.
Antisana Ecological Reserve
12Jan2011
El Cajas National Park
23Feb2013
Oreotrochilus is Greek for mountain
hummingbird; chimborazo is after
Mount Chimborazo in Ecuador.
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