Blackcurrant vs Buff-winged Starfrontlet
Antidesma parvifolium compared with Coeligena lutetiae
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Blackcurrant | Buff-winged Starfrontlet |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Aves (Birds) |
| Order | Malpighiales (Malpighiales) | Apodiformes (Apodiformes) |
| Family | Phyllanthaceae | Trochilidae |
| Genus | Antidesma | Coeligena |
| Species | Antidesma parvifolium | Coeligena lutetiae |
Conservation Status
Blackcurrant
LC — Least ConcernBuff-winged Starfrontlet
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Blackcurrant | Buff-winged Starfrontlet |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Blackcurrant
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Buff-winged Starfrontlet
Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.
Blackcurrant
The Blackcurrant (Antidesma parvifolium) is a species in the genus Antidesma. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Buff-winged Starfrontlet
A large, distinctive hummingbird with iridescent green upper parts and distinctive buff-colored wing patches visible in flight, buff-winged starfrontlets inhabit humid montane forests of Ecuador and southern Colombia at elevations between 1,500–3,600 meters. Males bear a glittering blue-green gorget and iridescent crown. They are primarily nectar feeders at large flowering trees and epiphytic bromeliads. Listed as Least Concern but sensitive to deforestation of Andean cloud forest.
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