Urochroa
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Urochroa is a genus of hummingbird containing two recently-split species.
Taxonomy
The genus Urochroa was introduced in 1856 by the English ornithologist John Gould to accommodate the rufous-gaped hillstar which is thus the type species. The genus name combines the Ancient Greek oura meaning "tail" with khroa meaning "colour" or "complexion".
The green-backed hillstar was formerly considered to be a subspecies of the rufous-gaped hillstar.
Species
The genus contains two species.
| Common name | Scientific name and subspecies | Range | Size and ecology | IUCN status and estimated population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rufous-gaped hillstar | Urochroa bougueri (Bourcier, 1851) | southern Colombia, Ecuador, and northern Peru | Size: Habitat: Diet: | LC |
| Green-backed hillstar | Urochroa leucura Lawrence, 1864 | southern Colombia, Ecuador, and northern Peru | Size: Habitat: Diet: | LC |
External links
- Media related to Urochroa at Wikimedia Commons
- Data related to Urochroa at Wikispecies