Rainbow Starfrontlet
Coeligena iris
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderApodiformes (Swifts and Hummingbirds)
- FamilyTrochilidae (Hummingbirds)
- GenusCoeligena (Incas and Starfrontlets)
- SpeciesCoeligena iris (Rainbow Starfrontlet)
About the Rainbow Starfrontlet
The rainbow starfrontlet (Coeligena iris) is a species of hummingbird in the "brilliants", tribe Heliantheini in subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Ecuador and Peru. The rainbow starfrontlet has these six subspecies: C. i. hesperus Gould (1865)
C. i. iris Gould (1853) C. i. aurora Gould (1853) C. i. flagrans Zimmer, JT (1951) C. i. eva Salvin (1897) C. i. fulgidiceps Simon (1921) Early in the 20th century, subspecies C. i. hesperus, C. i. aurora, C. i. eva were considered to be separate species. "Striking differences between subspecies suggest that several are very close to species status...further gathering and analysis of evidence is needed, however, in order to produce coherent revision of species limits in this complex."
The rainbow starfrontlet is 12.5 to 14 cm (4.9 to 5.5 in) long. Males weigh 6.7 to 8.8 g (0.24 to 0.31 oz) and females 6 to 8.1 g (0.21 to 0.29 oz). Both sexes have a long, straight, black bill, with the female's being somewhat longer than the male's. Both sexes have a white spot behind the eye. Both sexes also have a forked tail, but the male's is more deeply indented than the female's. The subspecies differ significantly... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Rainbow Starfrontlet in Cajas National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cajas National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 2 | Huascarán National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 3 | Podocarpus National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Rainbow Starfrontlet in Cajas National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Rainbow Starfrontlet sighting in Cajas National Park, based on 161 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Rainbow Starfrontlet in Cajas National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Rainbow Starfrontlet in Cajas National Park in our monthly data.