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Rainbow Starfrontlet

Coeligena iris

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
16,0 cm
Berat
7,266666666666667 g
Famili
Trochilidae
Ordo
Caprimulgiformes

Tentang

A medium-sized hummingbird (13-14 cm) found in the Andes of Peru and Ecuador at 1,800-3,200 m. Males display rainbow-like iridescence on the forehead, flashing different colors as light angle changes. Nectarivore of montane forest and scrub.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 16,0 cm 6.3 in
Berat 7,266666666666667 g 0.26 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Purple-backed Sunbeam (alt): males with iridescent purple gorget; metallic green above; purple back; females green above; spotted below

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Found in cloud forests of southern Ecuador and northern Peru at 1,800–3,200 m elevation.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Ecuadorian and Peruvian cloud forest; forages at Ericaceae and mossy shrub flowers. Takes small insects.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CP.

Suara

Kicauan

Thin, sibilant trill sustained briefly; continuous high-frequency vibration then silence, barely perceptible in habitat.

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Rainbow Starfrontlet has been recorded in 2 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Rainbow Starfrontlet eat?
Nectarivore of Ecuadorian and Peruvian cloud forest; forages at Ericaceae and mossy shrub flowers. Takes small insects.
Where does the Rainbow Starfrontlet live?
Found in cloud forests of southern Ecuador and northern Peru at 1,800–3,200 m elevation.
Is the Rainbow Starfrontlet endangered?
The Rainbow Starfrontlet has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Rainbow Starfrontlet nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Rainbow Starfrontlet sound like?
Thin, sibilant trill sustained briefly; continuous high-frequency vibration then silence, barely perceptible in habitat.
How big is the Rainbow Starfrontlet?
The Rainbow Starfrontlet has a wingspan of 16.0 cm, weight of 7.266666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Rainbow Starfrontlet belong to?
The Rainbow Starfrontlet (Coeligena iris) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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