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Perija Starfrontlet

Coeligena consita

Endangered
Envergure
14,6 cm
Poids
6,49 g
Famille
Trochilidae
Ordre
Caprimulgiformes

The Perija Starfrontlet (Coeligena consita) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 14.6 cm and a weight of 6.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.

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À propos

A medium-sized hummingbird (13 cm) endemic to the Sierra de Perijá on the Colombia-Venezuela border at 1,700-3,100 m. Iridescent green plumage. Nectarivore of cloud forest. Classified as Endangered due to extremely restricted mountain range habitat.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 14,6 cm 5.7 in
Poids 6,49 g 0.23 oz

Habitat & Range

Répartition géographique

Endemic to the Serranía de Perijá on the Colombia–Venezuela border at 2,000–3,200 m elevation.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Colombian Sierra Nevada; visits Ericaceae and Fuchsia. Gleans small arthropods from mossy branches.

Statut de conservation

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Son

Chant

Soft, liquid notes in gentle cascade; flowing mellow tones with subtle variation in humid high-altitude forest.

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Famille Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Coeligena
Espèces Coeligena consita

Distribution

Perija Starfrontlet has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

What does the Perija Starfrontlet eat?
Nectarivore of Colombian Sierra Nevada; visits Ericaceae and Fuchsia. Gleans small arthropods from mossy branches.
Where does the Perija Starfrontlet live?
Endemic to the Serranía de Perijá on the Colombia–Venezuela border at 2,000–3,200 m elevation.
Is the Perija Starfrontlet endangered?
The Perija Starfrontlet has a conservation status of Endangered.
What does the Perija Starfrontlet sound like?
Soft, liquid notes in gentle cascade; flowing mellow tones with subtle variation in humid high-altitude forest.
How big is the Perija Starfrontlet?
The Perija Starfrontlet has a wingspan of 14.6 cm, weight of 6.49 g.
What order and family does the Perija Starfrontlet belong to?
The Perija Starfrontlet (Coeligena consita) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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