Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
Coeligena bonapartei
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderApodiformes (Swifts and Hummingbirds)
- FamilyTrochilidae (Hummingbirds)
- GenusCoeligena (Incas and Starfrontlets)
- SpeciesCoeligena bonapartei (Golden-bellied Starfrontlet)
About the Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
The golden-bellied starfrontlet (Coeligena bonapartei) is a species of hummingbird in the "brilliants", tribe Heliantheini in subfamily Lesbiinae. It is endemic to Colombia. 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.
The International Ornithological Committee (IOC), the Clements taxonomy, and BirdLife International's Handbook of the Birds of the World recognize the golden-bellied starfrontlet as a monotypic species separate from the Perija starfrontlet (C. consita) and golden-tailed starfrontlet (C. eso). The South American Classification Committee of the American Ornithological Society treats those three as subspecies of the golden-bellied starfrontlet sensu lato but is seeking proposals to elevate all three to species status.
The golden-bellied starfrontlet's specific epithet commemorates Charles Lucien Bonaparte. The golden-bellied starfrontlet is about 10.9 cm (4.3 in) long including its 3.0 cm (1.2 in) bill. Males weigh an average of 6.6 g (0.23 oz) and females 6.4 g (0.23 oz). Both sexes have a... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Golden-bellied Starfrontlet in Chingaza National Natural 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 | Chingaza National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Golden-bellied Starfrontlet in Chingaza National Natural Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Golden-bellied Starfrontlet sighting in Chingaza National Natural Park, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Golden-bellied Starfrontlet in Chingaza National Natural Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Golden-bellied Starfrontlet in Chingaza National Natural Park in our monthly data.