Golden-bellied Starfrontlet vs Spangled Coquette
Coeligena bonapartei compared with Lophornis stictolophus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Golden-bellied Starfrontlet | Spangled Coquette |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coeligena bonapartei | Lophornis stictolophus |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 15.0 cm (5.9 in) | 7.7 cm (3.0 in) |
| Weight | 6.800000000000001 g (0.24 oz) | 2.7 g (0.10 oz) |
| Diet | Nectarivore of Colombian and Venezuelan cloud forest; forages at Ericaceae and Clusia. Takes small insects … | Nectarivore visiting composite and small tubular flowers. Supplements with arthropods caught in hovering passes. |
| 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.
Spangled Coquette
Sharp, high squeak with piercing quality; single emphatic note given sharply during competitive interaction near flowers.
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.
Spangled Coquette
Found in Andean foothills from Venezuela through Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru to Bolivia. 400–1,800 m elevation.
Conservation Status
Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
Spangled Coquette
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
Spangled Coquette
Spangled Coquette (alt): males with glittering green gorget; shining bronze-green above; females spotted buff underparts
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.
Spangled Coquette
A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm) found in Andean cloud forests from Venezuela to Peru at 800-2,000 m. Males have spotted green crest tufts and white chest band. Nectarivore of montane forest edges and shrubby clearings. Named for its spangled crest ornaments.