Blue-throated Starfrontlet
Coeligena helianthea
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<birdfyi-bird slug="coeligena-helianthea"></birdfyi-bird>The Blue-throated Starfrontlet (Coeligena helianthea) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 14.3 cm and a weight of 6.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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蓝喉星额蜂鸟(Coeligena helianthea)是一种体长14-15厘米的中型蜂鸟，分布于委内瑞拉至哥伦比亚海拔1800-3000米的安第斯云雾林。雄鸟具有蓝色喉部和彩虹色星状前额斑块。以花蜜为食。
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼展 | 14.3 cm | 5.6 in |
| 体重 | 6.775 g | 0.24 oz |
Habitat & Range
分布范围
Found in cloud forests of the eastern and central Andes of Colombia and adjacent Venezuela. 2,000–3,000 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Venezuelan Andean cloud forest; forages at Ericaceae and Brachyotum. Catches small arthropods near blooms.
保护状况
声音
鸣唱
Melodic, ascending scale of clear notes; bright flute-like tones climbing smoothly in morning territorial singing.
分类学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| 科 | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Coeligena |
| 物种 | Coeligena helianthea |
Distribution
Blue-throated Starfrontlet has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family