Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
Coeligena bonapartei
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<birdfyi-bird slug="coeligena-bonapartei"></birdfyi-bird>The Golden-bellied Starfrontlet (Coeligena bonapartei) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (kolibris), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nachtschwalben und segler). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 15 cm and a weight of 6.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 15,0 cm | 5.9 in |
| Gewicht | 6,800000000000001 g | 0.24 oz |
Habitat & Range
Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet
Found in cloud forest of the eastern Andes of Colombia and western Venezuela at 1,800–2,800 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Colombian and Venezuelan cloud forest; forages at Ericaceae and Clusia. Takes small insects opportunistically.
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Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Gelegegröße
2
Lautgebung
Gesang
High, crystalline twittering with silvery sheen; rapid light notes cascading brightly in active display sequences.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Caprimulgiformes (Nachtschwalben und Segler) |
| Familie | Trochilidae (Kolibris) |
| Genus | Coeligena |
| Arten | Coeligena bonapartei |
Distribution
Golden-bellied Starfrontlet has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Other species in the Trochilidae family