Bolivian Starfrontlet
Coeligena violifer
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About
A medium-sized hummingbird (13-14 cm) found in the Andes from Peru to Bolivia at 2,500-3,500 m. Males have violet breast and green body. Nectarivore of cloud forest and páramo edges. An attractive Andean starfrontlet with iridescent violet patches.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 14.6 cm | 5.7 in |
| Weight | 7.675 g | 0.27 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Black-hooded Sunbeam: males with glittering magenta gorget; metallic green above; black hood; females plain green above; spotted
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found in Andean cloud forests of Bolivia and Peru on the eastern slope at 1,800–3,400 m elevation.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Colombian and Venezuelan Andean cloud forest; visits Ericaceae and epiphyte blooms. Gleans small arthropods.
Conservation Status
Sound
Song
Bright, whistled descending phrase; clean notes stepping down smoothly with precision and musical elegance in Andes.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Coeligena |
| Species | Coeligena violifer |
Distribution
Bolivian Starfrontlet has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family