Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
A species of Incas and starfrontlets Scientific name : Coeligena bonapartei Genus : Incas and starfrontlets
Golden-bellied Starfrontlet, A species of Incas and starfrontlets
Botanical name: Coeligena bonapartei
Genus: Incas and starfrontlets
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Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen
Description
It averages 11.4 centimetres (4.5 in) in length, plus its very long bill (3.3 centimetres (1.3 in)), and 6.5 grams (0.23 oz) in weight. The adult male's crown is blackish with a glittery green patch over the bill (a "frontlet"). Its back is golden-green with a greenish-copper rump. A rufous-buff patch on the tertial wing feathers is conspicuous in flight. The breast glitters green, as does the throat except for a small violet patch in the center. The belly, coppery to reddish gold, glitters intensely. The tail is bronze-green and slightly forked. The adult female is similar but duller; the green patch over the bill is matte, the throat is plain buff, and the breast is buff with many green spots. The female also lacks the tertial patch.
Size
14 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Habitat
Golden-bellied Starfrontlet thrives in subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and forest edges, showing adaptability to gardens and cultivated landscapes. It inhabits dwarf forests and open areas with sparse vegetation, favoring higher altitude environments rich in nectar-bearing plants. Its habitat is characterized by a reliance on specific flora for nutrition and ecological niches for insect foraging.
Dite type
Nectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Distribution Area
This species can be found in Colombia and a small part of Venezuela.
Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Hummingbirds Genus
Incas and starfrontlets Species
Golden-bellied Starfrontlet