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Bolivian Starfrontlet

Coeligena violifer

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
14,6 cm
Berat
7,675 g
Famili
Trochilidae
Ordo
Caprimulgiformes

The Bolivian Starfrontlet (Coeligena violifer) 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 7.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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A medium-sized hummingbird (13-14 cm) found in the Andes from Peru to Bolivia at 2,500-3,500 m. Males have violet breast and green body. Nectarivore of cloud forest and páramo edges. An attractive Andean starfrontlet with iridescent violet patches.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 14,6 cm 5.7 in
Berat 7,675 g 0.27 oz

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Found in Andean cloud forests of Bolivia and Peru on the eastern slope at 1,800–3,400 m elevation.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Colombian and Venezuelan Andean cloud forest; visits Ericaceae and epiphyte blooms. Gleans small arthropods.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Suara

Kicauan

Bright, whistled descending phrase; clean notes stepping down smoothly with precision and musical elegance in Andes.

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Bolivian Starfrontlet has been recorded in 1 countries.

Hadir Not recorded

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Bolivian Starfrontlet eat?
Nectarivore of Colombian and Venezuelan Andean cloud forest; visits Ericaceae and epiphyte blooms. Gleans small arthropods.
Where does the Bolivian Starfrontlet live?
Found in Andean cloud forests of Bolivia and Peru on the eastern slope at 1,800–3,400 m elevation.
Is the Bolivian Starfrontlet endangered?
The Bolivian Starfrontlet has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Bolivian Starfrontlet sound like?
Bright, whistled descending phrase; clean notes stepping down smoothly with precision and musical elegance in Andes.
How big is the Bolivian Starfrontlet?
The Bolivian Starfrontlet has a wingspan of 14.6 cm, weight of 7.675 g.
What order and family does the Bolivian Starfrontlet belong to?
The Bolivian Starfrontlet (Coeligena violifer) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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