The blue-throated starfrontlet is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is found in the Andes of Colombia and far western Venezuela.
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forest and subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland.
Similar species: Swifts And Hummingbirds
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Uploaded Jan 4, 2020. Captured Aug 10, 2019 17:41.
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What a handsome fella! The blue-throated starfrontlet (Coeligena helianthea) is a species of hummingbird that lives in the Andes of northern Colombia and western Venezuela. Males appear dark, until the light hits them just right to illuminate their brilliant green forecrown, bluish-purple throat, and purple belly. Females are also beautiful, but have a buff throat and pinkish belly. {Spotted in Colombia by JungleDragon user, NattyOne} #JungleDragon #hummingbird #Bluethroatedstarfrontlet #Coeligenahelianthea Posted 5 years ago
We are continuing to celebrate birds by highlighting our most prolific bird photo contributors! JungleDragon user, NattyOne (David) does it all! His interest in travel, nature, and wildlife is impressively comprehensive as his photos include not only birds, but also arthropods, amphibians, reptiles, mammals, fungi, and plants! He enjoys it all! And, we in turn get to enjoy his beautiful photos! Thanks so much for your contributions, David!
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Posted 5 years ago