Buff-winged Starfrontlet
A species of Incas and starfrontlets Scientific name : Coeligena lutetiae Genus : Incas and starfrontlets
Buff-winged Starfrontlet, A species of Incas and starfrontlets
Botanical name: Coeligena lutetiae
Genus: Incas and starfrontlets
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Description
The buff-winged starfrontlet (Coeligena lutetiae) is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. 
Size
14 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Buff-winged Starfrontlet predominantly feeds on nectar from mistletoes, Bomarea, Cavendishia, and Fuchsia. This species also consumes arthropods, capturing them through hawking and gleaning. As a trap-liner, buff-winged Starfrontlet forages mainly at lower levels near forest edges and frequently perches close to flowers when feeding.
Habitat
Buff-winged Starfrontlet predominantly inhabits dense cloud forests and Polylepis woodlands within the broader sub-páramo biogeographical zone. These environments typically feature lush, verdant landscapes that provide a rich array of flora, offering ample food resources and shelter necessary for the species' survival. Buff-winged Starfrontlet thrives in these relatively undisturbed highland regions characterized by cooler temperatures and consistent cloud cover, embodying an ecosystem abundant in epiphytes and mosses.
Dite type
Nectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Hummingbirds Genus
Incas and starfrontlets Species
Buff-winged Starfrontlet 
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