Golden-bellied Starfrontlet

Golden-bellied Starfrontlet

Coeligena bonapartei

Least Concern

Aves · Apodiformes · Trochilidae

About

The golden-bellied starfrontlet is a species of hummingbird in the "brilliants", tribe Heliantheini in subfamily Lesbiinae. It is endemic to Colombia.

Fun Fact

The golden-bellied starfrontlet and most other members of genus Coeligena were at one time placed in genus Helianthea but have been in their current placement since the mid-1900s.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in the Eastern Andes of Colombia between Boyacá Department and the Metropolitan Area of Bogotá.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance