Golden-bellied Starfrontlet vs Tyrian Metaltail
Coeligena bonapartei ile kıyaslandığında Metallura tyrianthina
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Özellik | Golden-bellied Starfrontlet | Tyrian Metaltail |
|---|---|---|
| Bilimsel Ad | Coeligena bonapartei | Metallura tyrianthina |
| Takım | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Familya | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| Koruma Durumu | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Uzunluk | — | — |
| Kanat Açıklığı | 15,0 cm (5.9 in) | 10,8 cm (4.3 in) |
| Ağırlık | 6,800000000000001 g (0.24 oz) | 3,72 g (0.13 oz) |
| Beslenme | Nectarivore of Colombian and Venezuelan cloud forest; forages at Ericaceae and Clusia. Takes small insects … | Nectarivore of high Andean montane shrublands; specializes in Ericaceae and Brachyotum flowers. Catches small insects … |
| Kuluçka Büyüklüğü | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Ortak Yaşam Alanları
Golden-bellied Starfrontlet only
Hiçbiri
Tyrian Metaltail only
Song & Call Comparison
Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
High, crystalline twittering with silvery sheen; rapid light notes cascading brightly in active display sequences.
Tyrian Metaltail
Rough, raspy chatter with coarse texture; series of harsh notes with buzzy edges delivered emphatically from perch.
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.
Tyrian Metaltail
Widespread in Andean cloud forests and shrubby páramo from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. 1,800–4,200 m.
Koruma Durumu
Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
Tyrian Metaltail
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
Tyrian Metaltail
Stripe-breasted Starthroat: tiny; males with violet gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above; spotted 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.
Tyrian Metaltail
A small hummingbird (9-10 cm) widely distributed in Andean cloud forests from Venezuela to Bolivia at 1,500-3,500 m. Males have a glittering violet-purple rump and tail. Nectarivore of montane forest. One of the most common and widespread Andean hummingbird species.