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Perija Starfrontlet

Coeligena consita

Endangered
Envergadura
14,6 cm
Peso
6,49 g
Familia
Trochilidae
Orden
Caprimulgiformes

The Perija Starfrontlet (Coeligena consita) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (colibríes), within the order Caprimulgiformes (chotacabras y vencejos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 14.6 cm and a weight of 6.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.

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A medium-sized hummingbird (13 cm) endemic to the Sierra de Perijá on the Colombia-Venezuela border at 1,700-3,100 m. Iridescent green plumage. Nectarivore of cloud forest. Classified as Endangered due to extremely restricted mountain range habitat.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 14,6 cm 5.7 in
Peso 6,49 g 0.23 oz

Habitat & Range

Distribución geográfica

Endemic to the Serranía de Perijá on the Colombia–Venezuela border at 2,000–3,200 m elevation.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Colombian Sierra Nevada; visits Ericaceae and Fuchsia. Gleans small arthropods from mossy branches.

Estado de conservación

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Sonido

Canto

Soft, liquid notes in gentle cascade; flowing mellow tones with subtle variation in humid high-altitude forest.

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Caprimulgiformes (Chotacabras y Vencejos)
Familia Trochilidae (Colibríes)
Genus Coeligena
Especies Coeligena consita

Distribution

Perija Starfrontlet has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Preguntas frecuentes

What does the Perija Starfrontlet eat?
Nectarivore of Colombian Sierra Nevada; visits Ericaceae and Fuchsia. Gleans small arthropods from mossy branches.
Where does the Perija Starfrontlet live?
Endemic to the Serranía de Perijá on the Colombia–Venezuela border at 2,000–3,200 m elevation.
Is the Perija Starfrontlet endangered?
The Perija Starfrontlet has a conservation status of Endangered.
What does the Perija Starfrontlet sound like?
Soft, liquid notes in gentle cascade; flowing mellow tones with subtle variation in humid high-altitude forest.
How big is the Perija Starfrontlet?
The Perija Starfrontlet has a wingspan of 14.6 cm, weight of 6.49 g.
What order and family does the Perija Starfrontlet belong to?
The Perija Starfrontlet (Coeligena consita) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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