About the Dusky Starfrontlet
The dusky starfrontlet, also known as glittering starfrontlet, is an Endangered species of hummingbird in the "brilliants", tribe Heliantheini in subfamily Lesbiinae. It is endemic to a few small areas in western Colombia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Coeligena orina |
| Species Codes | dussta1, DUST, GLST |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Dusky Starfrontlet belong to?
The Dusky Starfrontlet (Coeligena orina) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Dusky Starfrontlet?
The Dusky Starfrontlet is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Dusky Starfrontlet?
The dusky starfrontlet, also known as glittering starfrontlet, is an Endangered species of hummingbird in the \"brilliants\", tribe Heliantheini in subfamily Lesbiinae. It is endemic to a few small areas in western Colombia....
Where can I report a Dusky Starfrontlet sighting?
You can log sightings of Dusky Starfrontlet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code dussta1, or on iNaturalist.
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