Golden-bellied Starfrontlet
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Golden-bellied Starfrontlet

Coeligena bonapartei

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Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden-bellied_starfrontlet

Overview

The golden-bellied starfrontlet is a species of hummingbird in the "brilliants", tribe Heliantheini in subfamily Lesbiinae. It is endemic to Colombia.

The Golden-bellied Starfrontlet faces severe population declines primarily due to extensive habitat loss from deforestation, agricultural expansion, and mining activities throughout its restricted Andean range. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and precipitation conditions required for the cloud forest ecosystems this species depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

The golden-bellied starfrontlet is found in the Eastern Andes of Colombia between Boyacá Department and the Metropolitan Area of Bogotá.

The species primarily inhabits the interior and edges of humid montane forest. It also occurs in dwarf forest and more open landscapes with scattered vegetation. In elevation it ranges from .

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Golden-bellied Starfrontlet classified as Endangered?
Golden-bellied Starfrontlet is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. The Golden-bellied Starfrontlet faces severe population declines primarily due to extensive habitat loss from deforestation, agricultural expansion, and mining activities throughout its restricted Andean range. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and precipitation conditions required for the cloud forest ecosystems this species depends upon.
Where does Golden-bellied Starfrontlet live?
Golden-bellied Starfrontlet occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Golden-bellied Starfrontlet?
The main threats to Golden-bellied Starfrontlet are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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