Dusky Starfrontlet
NameDusky Starfrontlet
Common NameDusky Starfrontlet
Scientific NameCoeligena orina
FamilyTrochilidae
Wingspan (cm)15
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)7.5
Plumage DetailsMales have a black head with a small, iridescent green frontal patch. The upperparts are dark bronze-green, transitioning to iridescent emerald green on the lower back and rump. The underparts are predominantly iridescent emerald green, often appearing dusky, with a dark belly and tail.
Vocalization / CallGenerally quiet, vocalizations include soft chips or occasional chattering notes, particularly during territorial interactions.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statuscritically-endangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to a very restricted range in the Western Andes of Colombia, primarily in the departments of Antioquia and Risaralda.
Identifying FeaturesIridescent emerald-green body, Dark head, Long, straight black bill, Small iridescent frontal patch (starfrontlet), Found in high-altitude cloud forests
Description
The Dusky Starfrontlet is a medium-sized hummingbird characterized by its dark head and striking iridescent emerald-green body plumage. It inhabits high-altitude cloud forests, feeding primarily on nectar while also consuming small insects.
