Bolivian Starfrontlet
Coeligena violifer
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<birdfyi-bird slug="coeligena-violifer"></birdfyi-bird>The Bolivian Starfrontlet (Coeligena violifer) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 14.6 cm and a weight of 7.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Giới Thiệu
A medium-sized hummingbird (13-14 cm) found in the Andes from Peru to Bolivia at 2,500-3,500 m. Males have violet breast and green body. Nectarivore of cloud forest and páramo edges. An attractive Andean starfrontlet with iridescent violet patches.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 14,6 cm | 5.7 in |
| Khối Lượng | 7,675 g | 0.27 oz |
Habitat & Range
Phạm Vi Địa Lý
Found in Andean cloud forests of Bolivia and Peru on the eastern slope at 1,800–3,400 m elevation.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Colombian and Venezuelan Andean cloud forest; visits Ericaceae and epiphyte blooms. Gleans small arthropods.
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Âm Thanh
Tiếng Hót
Bright, whistled descending phrase; clean notes stepping down smoothly with precision and musical elegance in Andes.
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Họ | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Coeligena |
| Loài | Coeligena violifer |
Distribution
Bolivian Starfrontlet has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family