Golden-bellied Starfrontlet vs Pirre Hummingbird
Coeligena bonapartei compared with Goldmania bella
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Golden-bellied Starfrontlet | Pirre Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coeligena bonapartei | Goldmania bella |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 15.0 cm (5.9 in) | — |
| Weight | 6.800000000000001 g (0.24 oz) | 3.375 g (0.12 oz) |
| Diet | Nectarivore of Colombian and Venezuelan cloud forest; forages at Ericaceae and Clusia. Takes small insects … | Nectarivore of Darién highland forest; visits bromeliads and epiphytic flowers and supplements with small arthropods. |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 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.
Pirre Hummingbird
Thin, reedy whistle with wavering quality; soft slightly nasal tone trembling gently in humid forest.
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.
Pirre Hummingbird
Endemic to the Pirre massif of eastern Panama at 700-1,500 m. Extremely restricted Panamanian endemic.
Conservation Status
Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
Pirre Hummingbird
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
Pirre Hummingbird
Little Bustard: males with black and white neck pattern; gray-brown above; white wing patches; females streaked brown above; dimorphic
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.
Pirre Hummingbird
A small hummingbird (9-10 cm) endemic to the Pirre massif of eastern Panama at 700-1,500 m. Green plumage. Nectarivore of cloud forest. An extremely range-restricted Panamanian endemic found only on Cerro Pirre and adjacent peaks.