Golden-bellied Starfrontlet vs Oaxaca Hummingbird
Coeligena bonapartei comparé à Eupherusa cyanophrys
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Golden-bellied Starfrontlet | Oaxaca Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Coeligena bonapartei | Eupherusa cyanophrys |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Famille | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 15,0 cm (5.9 in) | 11,7 cm (4.6 in) |
| Poids | 6,800000000000001 g (0.24 oz) | 4,725 g (0.17 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | Nectarivore of Colombian and Venezuelan cloud forest; forages at Ericaceae and Clusia. Takes small insects … | Hovering nectarivore of lowland and montane forest, probing Heliconia and garden flowers. Supplements with insects … |
| Taille de la couvée | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Golden-bellied Starfrontlet only
Aucun(e)
Oaxaca Hummingbird only
Aucun(e)
Song & Call Comparison
Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
High, crystalline twittering with silvery sheen; rapid light notes cascading brightly in active display sequences.
Oaxaca Hummingbird
Pure, sustained whistle with bell-like clarity; clear single note ringing out then slowly fading away.
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.
Oaxaca Hummingbird
Endemic to the mountains of Oaxaca, Mexico. Classified as Endangered due to extremely small range.
Statut de conservation
Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
Oaxaca Hummingbird
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
Oaxaca Hummingbird
Striped Cuckoo: pale brown-white below with dark streaks; boldly streaked dark brown above; long white-tipped tail; pale supercilium
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.
Oaxaca Hummingbird
A medium-sized hummingbird (10-11 cm) endemic to the mountains of Oaxaca, southwestern Mexico. Green plumage with blue supercilium (eyebrow). Nectarivore of cloud forest and forest edges. Classified as Endangered due to extremely small range in the Sierra de Miahuatlán.