Brazilian Ruby vs Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
Clytolaema rubricauda 比較対象 Coeligena bonapartei
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Brazilian Ruby | Golden-bellied Starfrontlet |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Clytolaema rubricauda | Coeligena bonapartei |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| 科 | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| 保全状況 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体長 | — | — |
| 翼開長 | 13.8 cm (5.4 in) | 15.0 cm (5.9 in) |
| 体重 | 7.42 g (0.26 oz) | 6.800000000000001 g (0.24 oz) |
| 食性 | Nectarivore of Atlantic Forest understory; visits Heliconia and Ericaceae flowers. Supplements diet with small arthropods. | Nectarivore of Colombian and Venezuelan cloud forest; forages at Ericaceae and Clusia. Takes small insects … |
| 一腹卵数 | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Brazilian Ruby
Explosive, loud whistle cutting through ambient sound; single bold penetrating note repeated with commanding authority.
Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
High, crystalline twittering with silvery sheen; rapid light notes cascading brightly in active display sequences.
Geographic Range & Migration
Brazilian Ruby
Endemic to the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil from Bahia south to Rio Grande do Sul. Found at sea level to 1,200 m.
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
Brazilian Ruby
Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
How to Tell Them Apart
Brazilian Ruby
Amethyst Woodstar (alt): males with iridescent magenta gorget; metallic green above; white belly; 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
Brazilian Ruby
A medium-sized hummingbird (11-12 cm) endemic to the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil. Males have a brilliant ruby-red throat and breast. Green plumage. Nectarivore of forest and forest edges. A Brazilian endemic of conservation concern due to Atlantic Forest loss.
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.