Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
Coeligena bonapartei
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À propos
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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 15,0 cm | 5.9 in |
| Poids | 6,800000000000001 g | 0.24 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Green-headed Hillstar: males with glittering green head; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above; spotted buff below
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Found in cloud forest of the eastern Andes of Colombia and western Venezuela at 1,800–2,800 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Colombian and Venezuelan cloud forest; forages at Ericaceae and Clusia. Takes small insects opportunistically.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Taille de la couvée
2
Son
Chant
High, crystalline twittering with silvery sheen; rapid light notes cascading brightly in active display sequences.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Famille | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Coeligena |
| Espèces | Coeligena bonapartei |
Distribution
Golden-bellied Starfrontlet has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family