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Perija Starfrontlet
Coeligena consita
Perija Starfrontlet (Coeligena consita) — Hummingbirds of South America.
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The Perija Starfrontlet (Coeligena consita) 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 consita
Quick facts
- Weight
- 6.5 g
- Diet
- Nectar-feeders
- Family
- Trochilidae
- Order
- Apodiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Perija 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 Perija Starfrontlet is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Perija Starfrontlet (Coeligena consita) is a species of bird in the Trochilidae family, part of the order Apodiformes. It occurs naturally across South America. Its distribution covers SA Perijá Mts. (Colombia-Venezuela border).
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 4.7 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 4,459 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Perija Starfrontlet?
The Perija Starfrontlet is a very small bird that weighs around 6.5 g.
Where does the Perija Starfrontlet live?
The Perija Starfrontlet is found across South America with a range covering SA Perijá Mts. (Colombia-Venezuela border), where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Perija Starfrontlet belong to?
The Perija Starfrontlet (Coeligena consita) belongs to the Trochilidae family, in the order Apodiformes.
What does the Perija Starfrontlet eat?
The Perija Starfrontlet is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Does the Perija Starfrontlet migrate?
The Perija Starfrontlet is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Perija 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.
How large is the Perija Starfrontlet's range?
The Perija Starfrontlet has a mapped global range of about 4,459 km².
Conservation
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Guides for this bird
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