Golden-bellied Starfrontlet vs Royal Sunangel
Coeligena bonapartei comparado com Heliangelus regalis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Golden-bellied Starfrontlet | Royal Sunangel |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Coeligena bonapartei | Heliangelus regalis |
| Ordem | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Família | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 15,0 cm (5.9 in) | 10,4 cm (4.1 in) |
| Peso | 6,800000000000001 g (0.24 oz) | 3,95 g (0.14 oz) |
| Dieta | Nectarivore of Colombian and Venezuelan cloud forest; forages at Ericaceae and Clusia. Takes small insects … | Nectarivore of restricted Andean endemism zone; forages at sparse Ericaceae and Gentianaceae blooms. Supplements with … |
| Tamanho da postura | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
High, crystalline twittering with silvery sheen; rapid light notes cascading brightly in active display sequences.
Royal Sunangel
Buzzy, insect-like trill with pulsing quality; high-frequency vibration with slight amplitude modulation near blossoms.
Geographic Range & Migration
Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
Found in cloud forest of the eastern Andes of Colombia and western Venezuela at 1,800–2,800 m.
Royal Sunangel
Endemic to a small area of the Río Marañón drainage in northern Peru at 1,800–2,800 m. Critically endangered.
Estado de conservação
Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
Royal Sunangel
How to Tell Them Apart
Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
Green-headed Hillstar: males with glittering green head; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above; spotted buff below
Royal Sunangel
Fire-throated Metaltail: males with glittering fire-red gorget; metallic green above; white pectoral tufts; females green with spots below
About These Birds
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.
Royal Sunangel
O beija-flor-anjo-real é um chamativo beija-flor da floresta nublada do norte do Peru. O macho apresenta partes superiores azul-púrpura brilhante e partes inferiores azul-intenso. É uma das espécies mais belas da região andina. Habita nas florestas nubladas e matos do norte do Peru. A perda de habitat e a sua distribuição extremamente restrita classificam-no como espécie em perigo.