Blue-throated Starfrontlet
A species of Incas and starfrontlets Scientific name : Coeligena helianthea Genus : Incas and starfrontlets
Blue-throated Starfrontlet, A species of Incas and starfrontlets
Botanical name: Coeligena helianthea
Genus: Incas and starfrontlets
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Description General Info
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Description
The blue-throated starfrontlet (Coeligena helianthea) is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is found in the Andes of Colombia and far western Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forest and subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland. 
Size
13 cm
Colors
Black
Green
Yellow
Blue
Purple
Feeding Habits
Blue-throated Starfrontlet mainly feeds on nectar and invertebrates, demonstrating a mixed diet. Its foraging technique includes hovering at flowers for nectar, indicative of specialized feeding adaptation. Unique preferences might include certain flower species but are generally adaptive feeders.
Habitat
The blue-throated Starfrontlet typically inhabits subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and high-altitude shrublands. These birds are found in cloud forests and dwarf forests, often frequenting the edges and shrubby slopes. They are also known to visit flowering gardens, sometimes venturing into more open terrains and bushy sub-páramo regions at elevations ranging from 1900 to 3300 meters.
Dite type
Nectivorous
General Info
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Hummingbirds Genus
Incas and starfrontlets Species
Blue-throated Starfrontlet 
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