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Rainbow Starfrontlet

Coeligena iris

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Ecuador and Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (حيوانات)
Phylum
Chordata (حبليات)
Class
Aves (طيور)
Order
Apodiformes (سماميات)
Family
Trochilidae
Genus
Coeligena
Species
Coeligena iris (Rainbow Starfrontlet)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ニジインカハチドリ
Chinese 彩虹星额蜂鸟
Spanish Frentiestrella Arcoíris
French Inca iris
German Grünroter Andenkolibri
Russian Радужный инка

Similar Species in Coeligena

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Black Inca
Coeligena prunellei
Vulnerable
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Blue-throated Starfrontlet
Coeligena helianthea
Least Concern
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Brown Inca
Coeligena wilsoni
Least Concern
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Bronzy Inca
Coeligena coeligena
Least Concern
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Buff-winged Starfrontlet
Coeligena lutetiae
Least Concern
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Collared Inca
Coeligena torquata
Least Concern
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Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
Coeligena bonapartei
Least Concern
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Perija Starfrontlet
Coeligena consita
Endangered
View all species in Coeligena →

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Compare Species

vs Black Inca vs Blue-throated Starfrontlet vs Brown Inca vs Bronzy Inca

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rainbow Starfrontlet?
The scientific name of Rainbow Starfrontlet is Coeligena iris. It belongs to the genus Coeligena.
What is the conservation status of Rainbow Starfrontlet?
Rainbow Starfrontlet (Coeligena iris) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Rainbow Starfrontlet live?
Rainbow Starfrontlet is found in Distributed across Ecuador and Norway.. Countries include Ecuador, Norway.
What family does Rainbow Starfrontlet belong to?
Rainbow Starfrontlet (Coeligena iris) belongs to the genus Coeligena, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.
Is Rainbow Starfrontlet endangered?
No, Rainbow Starfrontlet (Coeligena iris) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Rainbow Starfrontlet belong to?
Rainbow Starfrontlet (Coeligena iris) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).
What are the closest relatives of Rainbow Starfrontlet?
The closest relatives of Rainbow Starfrontlet in the genus Coeligena include Black Inca, Blue-throated Starfrontlet, Brown Inca, Bronzy Inca, Buff-winged Starfrontlet.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Coeligena — 12 Species

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Black Inca
Coeligena prunellei
VU 🐾
Blue-throated Starfrontlet
Coeligena helianthea
LC 🐾
Brown Inca
Coeligena wilsoni
LC 🐾
Bronzy Inca
Coeligena coeligena
LC 🐾
Buff-winged Starfrontlet
Coeligena lutetiae
LC 🐾
Collared Inca
Coeligena torquata
LC 🐾
Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
Coeligena bonapartei
LC
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Rainbow Starfrontlet
Coeligena iris
LC
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Perija Starfrontlet
Coeligena consita
EN 🐾
Violet-throated Starfrontlet
Coeligena violifer
LC 🐾
White-tailed Starfrontlet
Coeligena phalerata
LC 🐾
Dusky Starfrontlet
Coeligena orina
CR
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