Plain-bellied Emerald vs Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
Chrysuronia leucogaster compared with Coeligena bonapartei
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Plain-bellied Emerald | Golden-bellied Starfrontlet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysuronia leucogaster | Coeligena bonapartei |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 15.0 cm (5.9 in) |
| Weight | 4.42 g (0.16 oz) | 6.800000000000001 g (0.24 oz) |
| Diet | Feeds on floral nectar in Amazonian gallery forest. Supplements with insects and spiders caught during … | Nectarivore of Colombian and Venezuelan cloud forest; forages at Ericaceae and Clusia. Takes small insects … |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Plain-bellied Emerald only
Golden-bellied Starfrontlet only
Song & Call Comparison
Plain-bellied Emerald
Rapid, light twittering cascade; bright airy notes tumbling quickly in animated sequence above tropical flowers.
Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
High, crystalline twittering with silvery sheen; rapid light notes cascading brightly in active display sequences.
Geographic Range & Migration
Plain-bellied Emerald
Found in humid forests from the Guianas through Amazonia to eastern Brazil. Resident in lowland terra firme forest.
Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
Found in cloud forest of the eastern Andes of Colombia and western Venezuela at 1,800–2,800 m.
Conservation Status
Plain-bellied Emerald
Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
How to Tell Them Apart
Plain-bellied Emerald
Goliath Coucal (large): very large; dark brown above; rich rufous wings; pale buff below; long dark tail; red eye; impressive size
Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
Green-headed Hillstar: males with glittering green head; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above; spotted buff below
About These Birds
Plain-bellied Emerald
A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) found in humid forests from the Guianas through Amazonia to eastern Brazil. White belly, green plumage. Nectarivore of forest canopy and edges. Found primarily in lowland terra firme forest.
Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
A medium-sized hummingbird (13-14 cm) found in Andean cloud forests from Venezuela to Colombia at 1,800-3,200 m. Males have a golden-yellow belly and iridescent green forehead. Nectarivore of montane forest and forest edges.