Blue-throated Starfrontlet
Coeligena helianthea
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<birdfyi-bird slug="coeligena-helianthea"></birdfyi-bird>The Blue-throated Starfrontlet (Coeligena helianthea) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (kolibris), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nachtschwalben und segler). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 14.3 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 (14-15 cm) found in Andean cloud forests from Venezuela to Colombia at 1,800-3,000 m. Males have a glittering blue throat and iridescent violet-blue forehead. Nectarivore of montane forest and forest edges. One of the most colorful incas.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 14,3 cm | 5.6 in |
| Gewicht | 6,775 g | 0.24 oz |
Habitat & Range
Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet
Found in cloud forests of the eastern and central Andes of Colombia and adjacent Venezuela. 2,000–3,000 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Venezuelan Andean cloud forest; forages at Ericaceae and Brachyotum. Catches small arthropods near blooms.
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Gesang
Melodic, ascending scale of clear notes; bright flute-like tones climbing smoothly in morning territorial singing.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Caprimulgiformes (Nachtschwalben und Segler) |
| Familie | Trochilidae (Kolibris) |
| Genus | Coeligena |
| Arten | Coeligena helianthea |
Distribution
Blue-throated Starfrontlet has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family