Golden-bellied Starfrontlet vs Pink-throated Brilliant
Coeligena bonapartei compared with Heliodoxa gularis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Golden-bellied Starfrontlet | Pink-throated Brilliant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coeligena bonapartei | Heliodoxa gularis |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 15.0 cm (5.9 in) | 12.8 cm (5.0 in) |
| Weight | 6.800000000000001 g (0.24 oz) | 6.533333333333334 g (0.23 oz) |
| Diet | Nectarivore of Colombian and Venezuelan cloud forest; forages at Ericaceae and Clusia. Takes small insects … | Nectarivore of Colombian and Venezuelan cloud forest; forages at diverse Ericaceae and epiphyte blooms. Gleans … |
| 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.
Pink-throated Brilliant
Melodic, flute-like descending phrase; smooth rich notes flowing warmly in relaxed quiet forest morning sequence.
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.
Pink-throated Brilliant
Found on the eastern Andean slope of Colombia and Ecuador in cloud forest. 800–1,800 m elevation.
Conservation Status
Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
Pink-throated Brilliant
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
Pink-throated Brilliant
Green-fronted Lancebill: males with brilliant green forehead; violet gorget; metallic bronze-green; females green; spotted below
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.
Pink-throated Brilliant
A medium-sized hummingbird (11-12 cm) found in lowland and foothill forests from Colombia to Peru at 200-1,400 m. Males have a bright pink throat. Nectarivore of humid forest understory. An uncommon species of Andean foothills and adjacent lowlands.