Rainbow Starfrontlet
Coeligena iris
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<birdfyi-bird slug="coeligena-iris"></birdfyi-bird>The Rainbow Starfrontlet (Coeligena iris) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 16 cm and a weight of 7.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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彩虹星额蜂鸟(Coeligena iris)是一种体长13-14厘米的中型蜂鸟，分布于秘鲁和厄瓜多尔安第斯山脉海拔1800-3200米。雄鸟展示彩虹般的前额斑块和闪耀羽毛。以花蜜为食。
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼展 | 16.0 cm | 6.3 in |
| 体重 | 7.266666666666667 g | 0.26 oz |
Habitat & Range
分布范围
Found in cloud forests of southern Ecuador and northern Peru at 1,800–3,200 m elevation.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Ecuadorian and Peruvian cloud forest; forages at Ericaceae and mossy shrub flowers. Takes small insects.
保护状况
行为与繁殖
筑巢
Nest type: CP.
声音
鸣唱
Thin, sibilant trill sustained briefly; continuous high-frequency vibration then silence, barely perceptible in habitat.
分类学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| 科 | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Coeligena |
| 物种 | Coeligena iris |
Distribution
Rainbow Starfrontlet has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family