Rufous-capped Thornbill vs Golden-bellied Starfrontlet

Chalcostigma ruficeps 比較対象 Coeligena bonapartei

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Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 Rufous-capped Thornbill Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
学名 Chalcostigma ruficeps Coeligena bonapartei
Caprimulgiformes Caprimulgiformes
Trochilidae Trochilidae
保全状況 Least Concern Least Concern
体長
翼開長 11.6 cm (4.6 in) 15.0 cm (5.9 in)
体重 3.6666666666666665 g (0.13 oz) 6.800000000000001 g (0.24 oz)
食性 Nectarivore of Peruvian and Bolivian puna; forages at Chuquiraga and low shrubs. Catches tiny arthropods. Nectarivore of Colombian and Venezuelan cloud forest; forages at Ericaceae and Clusia. Takes small insects …
一腹卵数 2 2
Population Trend
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Habitat Comparison

共通生息地

Rufous-capped Thornbill only

None

Golden-bellied Starfrontlet only

None

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Song & Call Comparison

Rufous-capped Thornbill

さえずり

Melodic, descending phrase with warm timbre; clear notes stepping down smoothly in relaxed musical progression.

Golden-bellied Starfrontlet

さえずり

High, crystalline twittering with silvery sheen; rapid light notes cascading brightly in active display sequences.

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Geographic Range & Migration

Rufous-capped Thornbill

Found on the eastern Andean slope from Ecuador south to Bolivia in lower montane forest. 1,200–2,600 m elevation.

Golden-bellied Starfrontlet

Found in cloud forest of the eastern Andes of Colombia and western Venezuela at 1,800–2,800 m.

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保全状況

Least Concern

Rufous-capped Thornbill

Least Concern

Golden-bellied Starfrontlet

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How to Tell Them Apart

Rufous-capped Thornbill

羽毛

Purple-crowned Plovercrest: males with glittering violet crown; metallic green above; white underparts; females green with spotted below

Golden-bellied Starfrontlet

羽毛

Green-headed Hillstar: males with glittering green head; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above; spotted buff below

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About These Birds

Rufous-capped Thornbill

エクアドルからボリビアのアンデス雲霧林・パラモ(2,500〜4,000 m)の小型ハチドリ(10〜11 cm)。赤褐色の頭頂と緑色の羽衣。高高度の低木やプヤ・ブロメリアで花蜜を吸う。

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.

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