Golden-bellied Starfrontlet vs Royal Sunangel
Coeligena bonapartei comparado con Heliangelus regalis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Golden-bellied Starfrontlet | Royal Sunangel |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Coeligena bonapartei | Heliangelus regalis |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Familia | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 15,0 cm (5.9 in) | 10,4 cm (4.1 in) |
| Peso | 6,800000000000001 g (0.24 oz) | 3,95 g (0.14 oz) |
| Dieta | Nectarivore of Colombian and Venezuelan cloud forest; forages at Ericaceae and Clusia. Takes small insects … | Nectarivore of restricted Andean endemism zone; forages at sparse Ericaceae and Gentianaceae blooms. Supplements with … |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
High, crystalline twittering with silvery sheen; rapid light notes cascading brightly in active display sequences.
Royal Sunangel
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing quality; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near blossoms.
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.
Royal Sunangel
Endemic to a small area of the Río Marañón drainage in northern Peru at 1,800–2,800 m. Critically endangered.
Estado de conservación
Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
Royal Sunangel
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
Royal Sunangel
Fire-throated Metaltail: males with glittering fire-red gorget; metallic green above; white pectoral tufts; females green with spots 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.
Royal Sunangel
El solángel real es un colibrí llamativo del bosque nublado del norte de Perú. El macho presenta partes superiores azul-púrpura brillante y partes inferiores azul intenso. Es una de las especies más bellas de la región andina. Habita en los bosques nublados y matorrales del norte de Perú. La pérdida de hábitat y su distribución extremadamente restringida lo clasifican como especie en peligro.