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Blue-throated Starfrontlet

Coeligena helianthea

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
14,3 cm
Berat
6,775 g
Famili
Trochilidae
Ordo
Caprimulgiformes

The Blue-throated Starfrontlet (Coeligena helianthea) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 14.3 cm and a weight of 6.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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A medium-sized hummingbird (14-15 cm) found in Andean cloud forests from Venezuela to Colombia at 1,800-3,000 m. Males have a glittering blue throat and iridescent violet-blue forehead. Nectarivore of montane forest and forest edges. One of the most colorful incas.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 14,3 cm 5.6 in
Berat 6,775 g 0.24 oz

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Found in cloud forests of the eastern and central Andes of Colombia and adjacent Venezuela. 2,000–3,000 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Venezuelan Andean cloud forest; forages at Ericaceae and Brachyotum. Catches small arthropods near blooms.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Suara

Kicauan

Melodic, ascending scale of clear notes; bright flute-like tones climbing smoothly in morning territorial singing.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Famili Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Coeligena
Spesies Coeligena helianthea

Distribution

Blue-throated Starfrontlet has been recorded in 3 countries.

Hadir Not recorded

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Blue-throated Starfrontlet eat?
Nectarivore of Venezuelan Andean cloud forest; forages at Ericaceae and Brachyotum. Catches small arthropods near blooms.
Where does the Blue-throated Starfrontlet live?
Found in cloud forests of the eastern and central Andes of Colombia and adjacent Venezuela. 2,000–3,000 m.
Is the Blue-throated Starfrontlet endangered?
The Blue-throated Starfrontlet has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Blue-throated Starfrontlet sound like?
Melodic, ascending scale of clear notes; bright flute-like tones climbing smoothly in morning territorial singing.
How big is the Blue-throated Starfrontlet?
The Blue-throated Starfrontlet has a wingspan of 14.3 cm, weight of 6.775 g.
What order and family does the Blue-throated Starfrontlet belong to?
The Blue-throated Starfrontlet (Coeligena helianthea) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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