Speckled Hummingbird vs Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
Adelomyia melanogenys comparado con Coeligena bonapartei
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Speckled Hummingbird | Golden-bellied Starfrontlet |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Adelomyia melanogenys | Coeligena bonapartei |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Familia | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 10,6 cm (4.2 in) | 15,0 cm (5.9 in) |
| Peso | 4,300000000000001 g (0.15 oz) | 6,800000000000001 g (0.24 oz) |
| Dieta | Nectarivore visiting a broad range of Andean montane flowers including Ericaceae and Bromeliaceae. Gleans small … | Nectarivore of Colombian and Venezuelan cloud forest; forages at Ericaceae and Clusia. Takes small insects … |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Hábitats compartidos
Speckled Hummingbird only
Ninguno
Golden-bellied Starfrontlet only
Ninguno
Song & Call Comparison
Speckled Hummingbird
Thin, sibilant trill with airy quality; soft high buzzing sustained gently during slow courtship hovering display.
Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
High, crystalline twittering with silvery sheen; rapid light notes cascading brightly in active display sequences.
Geographic Range & Migration
Speckled Hummingbird
Widespread in Andean cloud forests from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. 1,200–3,200 m.
Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
Found in cloud forest of the eastern Andes of Colombia and western Venezuela at 1,800–2,800 m.
Estado de conservación
Speckled Hummingbird
Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
How to Tell Them Apart
Speckled Hummingbird
Ruby-throated Hummingbird: males with iridescent ruby-red gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above with spots
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
Speckled Hummingbird
El colibrí moteado de los Andes habita en los bosques andinos y los bordes forestales desde Venezuela hasta Bolivia. Sus partes inferiores densamente moteadas son el rasgo diagnóstico. Vuela con aleteo rápido al visitar flores. Familia Trochilidae.
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.