Golden-bellied Starfrontlet vs Purple-crowned Fairy
Coeligena bonapartei comparado con Heliothryx barroti
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Golden-bellied Starfrontlet | Purple-crowned Fairy |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Coeligena bonapartei | Heliothryx barroti |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Familia | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 15,0 cm (5.9 in) | 12,8 cm (5.0 in) |
| Peso | 6,800000000000001 g (0.24 oz) | 5,48 g (0.19 oz) |
| Dieta | Nectarivore of Colombian and Venezuelan cloud forest; forages at Ericaceae and Clusia. Takes small insects … | Nectarivore specializing in high canopy flowers and bromeliads. Pierces flower bases to rob nectar; supplements … |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Hábitats compartidos
Golden-bellied Starfrontlet only
Ninguno
Purple-crowned Fairy only
Ninguno
Song & Call Comparison
Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
High, crystalline twittering with silvery sheen; rapid light notes cascading brightly in active display sequences.
Purple-crowned Fairy
Buzzy, insect-like trill sustained monotonously; continuous high-frequency vibration with little dynamic range throughout.
Geographic Range & Migration
Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
Found in cloud forest of the eastern Andes of Colombia and western Venezuela at 1,800–2,800 m.
Purple-crowned Fairy
Found in lowland humid forest from southern Mexico through Central America to western Ecuador and western Colombia. 0–800 m.
Estado de conservación
Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
Purple-crowned Fairy
How to Tell Them Apart
Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
Green-headed Hillstar: males with glittering green head; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above; spotted buff below
Purple-crowned Fairy
White-tailed Goldenthroat: males with glittering golden-green gorget; metallic green above; white-tipped tail; females green with spotted below
About These Birds
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.
Purple-crowned Fairy
El colibrí hada de orejas purpúreas es un colibrí esbelto de América Central y el noroeste de América del Sur. El macho tiene plumaje verde en las partes superiores y blanco brillante en las inferiores, con manchas purpúreas detrás del ojo y cola larga bifurcada. Habita en bordes de bosque húmedo, jardines y cafetales del nivel del mar a las estribaciones andinas. Se alimenta de néctar de flores, especialmente de plantas como Hamelia y Heliconia.