Golden-bellied Starfrontlet vs Snowy-bellied Hummingbird
Coeligena bonapartei compared with Saucerottia edward
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Golden-bellied Starfrontlet | Snowy-bellied Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coeligena bonapartei | Saucerottia edward |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 15.0 cm (5.9 in) | — |
| Weight | 6.800000000000001 g (0.24 oz) | 4.92 g (0.17 oz) |
| Diet | Nectarivore of Colombian and Venezuelan cloud forest; forages at Ericaceae and Clusia. Takes small insects … | Feeds on floral nectar in dry Pacific Panamanian scrub. Supplements diet with small insects and … |
| 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.
Snowy-bellied Hummingbird
Sharp, crackling trill with percussive edge; rapid dry notes delivered forcefully near territory boundary.
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.
Snowy-bellied Hummingbird
Found in humid forests from Costa Rica to Colombia. Resident primarily on the Pacific slope of Central America.
Conservation Status
Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
Snowy-bellied 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
Snowy-bellied Hummingbird
Mangrove Coucal: dark brown-black above; rufous wings; pale buff below; long graduated tail; red eye; mangrove specialist
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.
Snowy-bellied Hummingbird
A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) found in humid forests from Costa Rica to Colombia. White belly, green body. Nectarivore of forest edges and gardens. Found primarily on the Pacific slope of Central America and Colombia.