Buff-winged Starfrontlet
Coeligena lutetiae
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<birdfyi-bird slug="coeligena-lutetiae"></birdfyi-bird>The Buff-winged Starfrontlet (Coeligena lutetiae) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 15.5 cm and a weight of 7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Hakkında
A medium-sized hummingbird (13-14 cm) found in Andean cloud forests from Colombia to Peru at 2,400-3,500 m. Green plumage with buff-colored wing patches visible in flight. Nectarivore of montane forest and páramo edges.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 15,5 cm | 6.1 in |
| Ağırlık | 7,025 g | 0.25 oz |
Habitat & Range
Coğrafi Dağılım
Found in high Andean cloud forests of Ecuador and Colombia at 2,400–3,600 m elevation.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Peruvian montane Ericaceae-rich forest. Supplements nectar with small insects and spiders gleaned from bark.
Koruma Durumu
Davranış & Üreme
Yuvalama
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-17 days.
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
2
Ses
Şarkı
Deep, hollow churring with resonant character; prolonged buzzing sound vibrating persistently through Andean polylepis.
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Familya | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Coeligena |
| Türler | Coeligena lutetiae |
Distribution
Buff-winged Starfrontlet has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family