Amethyst Woodstar vs Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
Calliphlox amethystina comparado com Coeligena bonapartei
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Amethyst Woodstar | Golden-bellied Starfrontlet |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Calliphlox amethystina | Coeligena bonapartei |
| Ordem | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Família | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 7,0 cm (2.8 in) | 15,0 cm (5.9 in) |
| Peso | 2,9 g (0.10 oz) | 6,800000000000001 g (0.24 oz) |
| Dieta | Nectarivore visiting small flowers at forest edges and clearings; insect-like flight. Catches tiny flies and … | Nectarivore of Colombian and Venezuelan cloud forest; forages at Ericaceae and Clusia. Takes small insects … |
| Tamanho da postura | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Amethyst Woodstar
High, crystalline notes in ascending phrase; clear bright musical tones climbing smoothly in lively morning song.
Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
High, crystalline twittering with silvery sheen; rapid light notes cascading brightly in active display sequences.
Geographic Range & Migration
Amethyst Woodstar
Widespread in open habitats from Bolivia and Brazil south to Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. 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.
Estado de conservação
Amethyst Woodstar
Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
How to Tell Them Apart
Amethyst Woodstar
Buff-breasted Sabrewing: males with glittering purple gorget; metallic bronze-green above; buff underparts; females green above; spots
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
Amethyst Woodstar
Beija-flor-ametista de 8–9 cm com gorgueira magenta brilhante nos machos, habita bordas de florestas e jardins da América do Sul Oriental.
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.