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Bolivian Starfrontlet

Coeligena violifer

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
14,6 cm
Gewicht
7,675 g
Familie
Trochilidae
Ordnung
Caprimulgiformes

Über uns

A medium-sized hummingbird (13-14 cm) found in the Andes from Peru to Bolivia at 2,500-3,500 m. Males have violet breast and green body. Nectarivore of cloud forest and páramo edges. An attractive Andean starfrontlet with iridescent violet patches.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 14,6 cm 5.7 in
Gewicht 7,675 g 0.27 oz

Identifizierung

Gefieder

Black-hooded Sunbeam: males with glittering magenta gorget; metallic green above; black hood; females plain green above; spotted

Habitat & Range

Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet

Found in Andean cloud forests of Bolivia and Peru on the eastern slope at 1,800–3,400 m elevation.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Colombian and Venezuelan Andean cloud forest; visits Ericaceae and epiphyte blooms. Gleans small arthropods.

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Lautgebung

Gesang

Bright, whistled descending phrase; clean notes stepping down smoothly with precision and musical elegance in Andes.

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Caprimulgiformes (Nachtschwalben und Segler)
Familie Trochilidae (Kolibris)
Genus Coeligena
Arten Coeligena violifer

Distribution

Bolivian Starfrontlet has been recorded in 1 countries.

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What does the Bolivian Starfrontlet eat?
Nectarivore of Colombian and Venezuelan Andean cloud forest; visits Ericaceae and epiphyte blooms. Gleans small arthropods.
Where does the Bolivian Starfrontlet live?
Found in Andean cloud forests of Bolivia and Peru on the eastern slope at 1,800–3,400 m elevation.
Is the Bolivian Starfrontlet endangered?
The Bolivian Starfrontlet has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Bolivian Starfrontlet sound like?
Bright, whistled descending phrase; clean notes stepping down smoothly with precision and musical elegance in Andes.
How big is the Bolivian Starfrontlet?
The Bolivian Starfrontlet has a wingspan of 14.6 cm, weight of 7.675 g.
What order and family does the Bolivian Starfrontlet belong to?
The Bolivian Starfrontlet (Coeligena violifer) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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