Coppery Emerald vs Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
Chlorostilbon russatus comparé à Coeligena bonapartei
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Coppery Emerald | Golden-bellied Starfrontlet |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Chlorostilbon russatus | Coeligena bonapartei |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Famille | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 8,7 cm (3.4 in) | 15,0 cm (5.9 in) |
| Poids | 3,3 g (0.12 oz) | 6,800000000000001 g (0.24 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | Nectarivore of Venezuelan highlands, visiting small tubular flowers. Takes insects and spiders to supplement floral … | Nectarivore of Colombian and Venezuelan cloud forest; forages at Ericaceae and Clusia. Takes small insects … |
| Taille de la couvée | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Coppery Emerald
Sharp, piercing screech with shrill intensity; sudden loud rough call issuing during aerial territorial chase.
Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
High, crystalline twittering with silvery sheen; rapid light notes cascading brightly in active display sequences.
Geographic Range & Migration
Coppery Emerald
Found in humid montane forests from Colombia to Venezuela at 600-2,000 m elevation. Resident in Andean foothills.
Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
Found in cloud forest of the eastern Andes of Colombia and western Venezuela at 1,800–2,800 m.
Statut de conservation
Coppery Emerald
Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
How to Tell Them Apart
Coppery Emerald
Blue-green Hummingbird (Chionomesa): males with brilliant blue-green gorget; metallic green above; females green above; spotted
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
Coppery Emerald
A small hummingbird (8-9 cm) found in humid montane forests from Colombia to Venezuela at 600-2,000 m. Bright copper-green plumage. Nectarivore of cloud forest edges and gardens. A relatively uncommon Andean foothill species.
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.