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Dusky Starfrontlet

Coeligena orina

Critically Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types spanning the Neotropic and Oceanian realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Colombia and Norway. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Apodiformes (Apodiformes)

Species

Coeligena orina (Dusky Starfrontlet)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ミドリインカハチドリ

Chinese 烏星額蜂鳥

Spanish Inca de Frontino

French Inca de Wetmore

German Antioquia-Andenkolibri

Russian Зелёный инка

Similar Species in Coeligena

Blue-throated Starfrontlet

Buff-winged Starfrontlet

Golden-bellied Starfrontlet

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dusky Starfrontlet?

The scientific name of Dusky Starfrontlet is Coeligena orina. It belongs to the genus Coeligena.

What is the conservation status of Dusky Starfrontlet?

Dusky Starfrontlet (Coeligena orina) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Dusky Starfrontlet live?

Dusky Starfrontlet is found in Distributed across Colombia and Norway. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Colombia, Norway.

What family does Dusky Starfrontlet belong to?

Dusky Starfrontlet (Coeligena orina) belongs to the genus Coeligena, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.

Is Dusky Starfrontlet endangered?

Yes, Dusky Starfrontlet (Coeligena orina) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Dusky Starfrontlet belong to?

Dusky Starfrontlet (Coeligena orina) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Dusky Starfrontlet?

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