Rainbow Starfrontlet
Coeligena iris
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<birdfyi-bird slug="coeligena-iris"></birdfyi-bird>The Rainbow Starfrontlet (Coeligena iris) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 16 cm and a weight of 7.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
A medium-sized hummingbird (13-14 cm) found in the Andes of Peru and Ecuador at 1,800-3,200 m. Males display rainbow-like iridescence on the forehead, flashing different colors as light angle changes. Nectarivore of montane forest and scrub.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 16.0 cm | 6.3 in |
| Weight | 7.266666666666667 g | 0.26 oz |
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found in cloud forests of southern Ecuador and northern Peru at 1,800–3,200 m elevation.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Ecuadorian and Peruvian cloud forest; forages at Ericaceae and mossy shrub flowers. Takes small insects.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Sound
Song
Thin, sibilant trill sustained briefly; continuous high-frequency vibration then silence, barely perceptible in habitat.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Coeligena |
| Species | Coeligena iris |
Distribution
Rainbow Starfrontlet has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family