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Buff-winged Starfrontlet

Coeligena lutetiae

Least Concern

About

Um beija-flor grande e distinto com partes superiores verde-iridescentes e manchas alares fulvas visíveis em voo, o beija-flor-frontal-de-asa-fulva habita florestas montanas úmidas do Equador e sul da Colômbia a elevações de 1.500–3.600 metros. Os machos possuem uma gorja azul-esverdeada brilhante. Classificado como Pouco Preocupante, mas sensível ao desmatamento da floresta de nevoeiro andina.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Apodiformes (Apodiformes)

Species

Coeligena lutetiae (Buff-winged Starfrontlet)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese モンツキインカハチドリ

Chinese 黃翅星額蜂鳥

Spanish Inca Soldado

French Inca à gemme bleue

German Fahlflügel-Andenkolibri

Russian Бурокрылый инка

Similar Species in Coeligena

Blue-throated Starfrontlet

Golden-bellied Starfrontlet

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Buff-winged Starfrontlet?

The scientific name of Buff-winged Starfrontlet is Coeligena lutetiae. It belongs to the genus Coeligena.

What is the conservation status of Buff-winged Starfrontlet?

Buff-winged Starfrontlet (Coeligena lutetiae) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Buff-winged Starfrontlet live?

Buff-winged Starfrontlet is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway.

What family does Buff-winged Starfrontlet belong to?

Buff-winged Starfrontlet (Coeligena lutetiae) belongs to the genus Coeligena, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.

Is Buff-winged Starfrontlet endangered?

No, Buff-winged Starfrontlet (Coeligena lutetiae) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Buff-winged Starfrontlet belong to?

Buff-winged Starfrontlet (Coeligena lutetiae) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Buff-winged Starfrontlet?

The closest relatives of Buff-winged Starfrontlet in the genus Coeligena include Black Inca, Blue-throated Starfrontlet, Brown Inca, Bronzy Inca, Collared Inca.