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Dusky Starfrontlet
Coeligena orina
Dusky Starfrontlet (Coeligena orina) — Hummingbirds of South America.
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The Dusky Starfrontlet (Coeligena orina) is a member of the Trochilidae family found in South America. Adults weigh 6.5 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Apodiformes
- Family Trochilidae Hummingbirds
- Genus Coeligena
- Species orina
Quick facts
- Weight
- 6.5 g
- Diet
- Nectar-feeders
- Family
- Trochilidae
- Order
- Apodiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Dusky Starfrontlet is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it is highly aerial, spending much of its time on the wing.
Migration
The Dusky Starfrontlet is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Dusky Starfrontlet (Coeligena orina) is a member of the Trochilidae family, within the order Apodiformes. It occurs naturally across South America. Its distribution covers SA nc Colombia.
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 6.5 g, with a wing length of about 7.3 cm and a tail of around 4.3 cm.
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 1,795 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Dusky Starfrontlet?
The Dusky Starfrontlet is a very small bird that weighs around 6.5 g.
Where does the Dusky Starfrontlet live?
The Dusky Starfrontlet is found across South America with a range covering SA nc Colombia, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Dusky Starfrontlet belong to?
The Dusky Starfrontlet (Coeligena orina) belongs to the Trochilidae family, in the order Apodiformes.
What does the Dusky Starfrontlet eat?
The Dusky Starfrontlet is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Does the Dusky Starfrontlet migrate?
The Dusky Starfrontlet is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Dusky Starfrontlet endangered?
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
What sound does the Dusky Starfrontlet make?
1 real field recording of the Dusky Starfrontlet — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Dusky Starfrontlet's range?
The Dusky Starfrontlet has a mapped global range of about 1,795 km².
Conservation
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Guides for this bird
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A field guide to the Trochilidae family — 366 species in the Birbs encyclopedia, with the best-known members to start with.