Tolima Blossomcrown vs Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
Anthocephala berlepschi verglichen mit Coeligena bonapartei
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Tolima Blossomcrown | Golden-bellied Starfrontlet |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Anthocephala berlepschi | Coeligena bonapartei |
| Ordnung | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Familie | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 10,3 cm (4.1 in) | 15,0 cm (5.9 in) |
| Gewicht | 3,45 g (0.12 oz) | 6,800000000000001 g (0.24 oz) |
| Ernährung | Feeds on nectar from Andean flowers in Colombia; supplements with insects and spiders foraged near … | Nectarivore of Colombian and Venezuelan cloud forest; forages at Ericaceae and Clusia. Takes small insects … |
| Gelegegröße | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Tolima Blossomcrown
Sharp, emphatic rattle with percussive onset; rapid dry notes erupting suddenly in brief forceful burst.
Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
High, crystalline twittering with silvery sheen; rapid light notes cascading brightly in active display sequences.
Geographic Range & Migration
Tolima Blossomcrown
Endemic to the Central Andes of Colombia at 1,600-2,400 m. Classified as Critically Endangered due to tiny range.
Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
Found in cloud forest of the eastern Andes of Colombia and western Venezuela at 1,800–2,800 m.
Erhaltungsstatus
Tolima Blossomcrown
Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
How to Tell Them Apart
Tolima Blossomcrown
Yellow-billed Turaco: glossy dark green; brilliant white-spotted crest; yellow bill; red orbital ring; crimson flight feathers
Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
Green-headed Hillstar: males with glittering green head; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above; spotted buff below
About These Birds
Tolima Blossomcrown
A small hummingbird (9-10 cm) endemic to the Central Andes of Colombia at 1,600-2,400 m. Males have a rufous crown. Nectarivore of cloud forest and forest edges. Recently split from Santa Marta Blossomcrown. Classified as Critically Endangered.
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.