Golden-bellied Starfrontlet vs Bolivian Starfrontlet
Coeligena bonapartei compared with Coeligena violifer
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Golden-bellied Starfrontlet | Bolivian Starfrontlet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coeligena bonapartei | Coeligena violifer |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 15.0 cm (5.9 in) | 14.6 cm (5.7 in) |
| Weight | 6.800000000000001 g (0.24 oz) | 7.675 g (0.27 oz) |
| Diet | Nectarivore of Colombian and Venezuelan cloud forest; forages at Ericaceae and Clusia. Takes small insects … | Nectarivore of Colombian and Venezuelan Andean cloud forest; visits Ericaceae and epiphyte blooms. Gleans small … |
| Clutch Size | 2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
High, crystalline twittering with silvery sheen; rapid light notes cascading brightly in active display sequences.
Bolivian Starfrontlet
Bright, whistled descending phrase; clean notes stepping down smoothly with precision and musical elegance in Andes.
Geographic Range & Migration
Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
Found in cloud forest of the eastern Andes of Colombia and western Venezuela at 1,800–2,800 m.
Bolivian Starfrontlet
Found in Andean cloud forests of Bolivia and Peru on the eastern slope at 1,800–3,400 m elevation.
Conservation Status
Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
Bolivian Starfrontlet
How to Tell Them Apart
Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
Green-headed Hillstar: males with glittering green head; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above; spotted buff below
Bolivian Starfrontlet
Black-hooded Sunbeam: males with glittering magenta gorget; metallic green above; black hood; females plain green above; spotted
About These Birds
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.
Bolivian Starfrontlet
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.