White-tailed Starfrontlet
Coeligena phalerata
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<birdfyi-bird slug="coeligena-phalerata"></birdfyi-bird>The White-tailed Starfrontlet (Coeligena phalerata) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (colibríes), within the order Caprimulgiformes (chotacabras y vencejos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 14.1 cm and a weight of 6.1 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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A medium-sized hummingbird (13-14 cm) endemic to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia, at 1,800-3,000 m. Green plumage with white outer tail feathers. Nectarivore of montane forest. A Santa Marta endemic found nowhere else in the world.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 14,1 cm | 5.6 in |
| Peso | 6,1 g | 0.22 oz |
Habitat & Range
Distribución geográfica
Endemic to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia, in cloud forest and forest edge. 1,800–3,000 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of restricted Colombian range; visits Ericaceae and bromeliads in humid cloud forest. Supplements with arthropods.
Estado de conservación
Sonido
Canto
Melodic, two-note ascending whistle; pure first tone rising to brighter second, given with clear projection from perch.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes (Chotacabras y Vencejos) |
| Familia | Trochilidae (Colibríes) |
| Genus | Coeligena |
| Especies | Coeligena phalerata |
Distribution
White-tailed Starfrontlet has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family