Venezuelan Sylph vs Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
Aglaiocercus berlepschi 比較対象 Coeligena bonapartei
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Venezuelan Sylph | Golden-bellied Starfrontlet |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Aglaiocercus berlepschi | Coeligena bonapartei |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| 科 | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| 保全状況 | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| 体長 | — | — |
| 翼開長 | 11.9 cm (4.7 in) | 15.0 cm (5.9 in) |
| 体重 | 5.0 g (0.18 oz) | 6.800000000000001 g (0.24 oz) |
| 食性 | Nectarivore of Venezuelan Andes cloud forest; visits Ericaceae and Fuchsia blooms. Takes small insects and … | Nectarivore of Colombian and Venezuelan cloud forest; forages at Ericaceae and Clusia. Takes small insects … |
| 一腹卵数 | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Venezuelan Sylph
Rough, buzzy chatter with energetic rhythm; coarse notes delivered rapidly with distinctive raw texture near nest.
Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
High, crystalline twittering with silvery sheen; rapid light notes cascading brightly in active display sequences.
Geographic Range & Migration
Venezuelan Sylph
Endemic to the coastal mountains of north-central Venezuela in cloud forest. 1,200–2,400 m. Resident.
Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
Found in cloud forest of the eastern Andes of Colombia and western Venezuela at 1,800–2,800 m.
保全状況
Venezuelan Sylph
Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
How to Tell Them Apart
Venezuelan Sylph
Bahama Woodstar: tiny; males with glittering magenta gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above; spotted below
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
Venezuelan Sylph
A spectacular hummingbird closely related to Long-tailed Sylph, endemic to the coastal mountains of northern Venezuela. Males have long violet-blue tail streamers. Nectarivore of cloud forest. Sometimes considered a subspecies of Long-tailed Sylph. Very limited range.
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.