description Perija starfrontlet Overview
The Perijá starfrontlet is a hummingbird species in the genus Coeligena, native to the Serranía del Perijá along the border between Colombia and Venezuela. It inhabits humid montane forest and related high-elevation habitats within a geographically restricted range. Habitat loss and fragmentation threaten the species, making it a conservation concern for ornithologists and organizations working in the northern Andes.
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Where is the Perija starfrontlet found?
Its range is restricted to the Serranía del Perijá along the border between northeastern Colombia and northwestern Venezuela. It lives in humid montane forest, elfin forest, and some higher open habitats.
What is the scientific name of the Perija starfrontlet?
Its scientific name is Coeligena consita, and it belongs to the hummingbird family Trochilidae. Older references may list it as Coeligena bonapartei consita.
What does the Perija starfrontlet eat?
It feeds on nectar from tubular flowers in its mountain-forest habitat. It also catches small arthropods by gleaning from foliage, hovering, or hawking.
Is the Perija starfrontlet endangered?
Yes, the IUCN lists Coeligena consita as Endangered. Habitat loss and fragmentation from clearing, ranching, mining, and illegal crops are major pressures on the species.
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