Family: Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)

Authority: Salvin & Godman, 1880

Red List Category

Criteria: B1ab(i,ii,iii)

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Justification of Red List category
Prior to its rediscovery in March 2015, this species had not been recorded since 1946 despite several surveys. Burning and overgrazing is degrading its high altitude páramo habitat within the very small range. Therefore, the species has been classified as Endangered.

Population size: 250-999 mature individuals

Population trend: decreasing

Extent of occurrence (breeding/resident): 1,800 km²

Country endemic: yes