Glittering Starfrontlet
Coeligena orina
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A medium-sized hummingbird (13-14 cm) endemic to the western Andes of Colombia at 3,100-3,500 m. Males have a glittering golden-green forehead. Nectarivore of cloud forest. Critically Endangered due to extremely small known range in the Farallones del Citará.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 14.5 cm | 5.7 in |
| Weight | 6.95 g | 0.25 oz |
Identification
Plumage
White-tailed Hillstar: males with glittering violet gorget; metallic green above; white tail patches; females green with spotted below
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Known from a single locality in western Colombia (Farallones de Citará) at 2,400–3,000 m. Critically endangered.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of high Colombian cloud forest; forages at dense Ericaceae patches. Catches small flies near blooms.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Sharp, emphatic rattle with forceful onset; rapid dry notes erupting suddenly during active territorial confrontation.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Coeligena |
| Species | Coeligena orina |
Distribution
Glittering Starfrontlet has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family