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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 General Info
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Description
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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.
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Size
14 cm
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
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General Info
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Species Status
Not globally threatened.
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Scientific Classification
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Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Hummingbirds Genus
Incas and starfrontlets Species
Buff-winged Starfrontlet