Dusky Starfrontlet
A species of Incas and starfrontlets Scientific name : Coeligena orina Genus : Incas and starfrontlets
Dusky Starfrontlet, A species of Incas and starfrontlets
Botanical name: Coeligena orina
Genus: Incas and starfrontlets
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Description
Photo By Dubi Shapiro 
Description
The dusky starfrontlet (Coeligena orina), also known as glittering starfrontlet, is a hummingbird species in the subfamily Trochilinae. It is found only at high altitudes in the Cordillera Occidental of Colombia, and was first discovered on Páramo de Frontino. Its status was mysterious for a long time as it was only known from a single museum specimen; and erroneously considered to be an immature golden-bellied starfrontlet Coeligena bonapartei. When it was rediscovered in 2004, in what is now the Colibri del Sol Bird Reserve, its status as a distinct species was confirmed. Although this bird was listed as a species of Least Concern in the IUCN Red List for many years, it became evident that it was close to extinction, and its status was upgraded to Critically Endangered in the 2007 Red List issue, though downlisted back to Endangered in 2020. 
Size
11 cm
Feeding Habits
Dusky Starfrontlet primarily feeds on nectar from various plants like Aetanthus and Cavendishia, and occasionally consumes insects such as wasps, flies, and spiders found in forest canopies, showcasing a varied diet and versatile foraging behavior.
Habitat
The habitat of dusky Starfrontlet typically spans tall humid forests and the transitional ecotone areas where elfin forests merge into páramo vegetation. These birds inhabit regions characterized by dense vegetation and a moisture-rich environment, favoring forested areas with a mix of plant species that provide ample foraging opportunities.
Dite type
Nectivorous
Photo By Dubi Shapiro 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Hummingbirds Genus
Incas and starfrontlets Species
Dusky Starfrontlet 
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