description Violet-throated starfrontlet Overview
The violet-throated starfrontlet is a small hummingbird species native to the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia. It’s notable for its distinctive violet throat plumage and prominent eye-ring, characteristics that differentiate it within the Coeligena genus. This bird is of interest to ornithologists studying Andean biodiversity and those tracking the conservation status of extant hummingbird populations.
help Violet-throated starfrontlet FAQ
Where is the violet-throated starfrontlet naturally found?
It is a hummingbird of Peru and Bolivia in the Coeligena genus. That geographic range is a key identification detail for field guides and sighting records.
How many subspecies are associated with this hummingbird?
The catalog notes four subspecies and mentions unsettled treatment across checklists. This means some databases may differ on split status even when the core species is agreed.
Why do checklists disagree on this species?
In mountain hummingbirds, subtle variation and regional overlap can make strict subspecies boundaries contested. The violet-throated starfrontlet is one of those cases where source lists are not fully uniform.
What is the genus and why does it matter for identification?
The genus is Coeligena, which helps narrow comparisons in taxonomy and online databases. Using the genus plus range (Peru and Bolivia) is more robust than using color description alone.
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