Golden-bellied Starfrontlet vs Dot-eared Coquette
Coeligena bonapartei comparado com Lophornis gouldii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Golden-bellied Starfrontlet | Dot-eared Coquette |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Coeligena bonapartei | Lophornis gouldii |
| Ordem | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Família | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 15,0 cm (5.9 in) | 7,6 cm (3.0 in) |
| Peso | 6,800000000000001 g (0.24 oz) | 2,533333333333333 g (0.09 oz) |
| Dieta | Nectarivore of Colombian and Venezuelan cloud forest; forages at Ericaceae and Clusia. Takes small insects … | Nectarivore visiting compact flower heads and small tubular blooms at forest margins. Takes small insects … |
| Tamanho da postura | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partilhados
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Golden-bellied Starfrontlet only
Dot-eared Coquette only
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Song & Call Comparison
Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
High, crystalline twittering with silvery sheen; rapid light notes cascading brightly in active display sequences.
Dot-eared Coquette
Thin, reedy whistle with plaintive character; soft, slightly nasal tone held briefly then gently fading away.
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.
Dot-eared Coquette
Endemic to central Brazil in the cerrado zone of Maranhão, Piauí, and Tocantins. Found at 200–700 m elevation.
Estado de conservação
Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
Dot-eared Coquette
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
Dot-eared Coquette
Sword-billed Hummingbird: males with extraordinarily long bill; glittering violet gorget; metallic green above; females green with spots
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.
Dot-eared Coquette
A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm) endemic to central Brazil. Males have spotted ear tufts and rufous crest. Green plumage. Nectarivore of cerrado and gallery forest edges. Named after John Gould. A rare Brazilian endemic; relatively little known ecologically.