Mielero Opalino
Golden-collared Honeycreeper
Iridophanes pulcherrimus
Song
Golden-collared Honeycreeper
Appearance: The Golden-collared Honeycreeper is easily recognized by its bright yellow collar and blue plumage. The male has a golden collar while the female has a duller yellow collar.
Habitat: This species is typically found in humid tropical forests and forest edges, often in the canopy.
Behavior: Golden-collared Honeycreepers are known for their acrobatic feeding behavior, often hanging upside down to reach nectar and insects.
Breeding: These birds build cup-shaped nests in trees and shrubs, where the female lays and incubates eggs.
Conservation status: The Golden-collared Honeycreeper is considered to be of least concern by the IUCN.
MALE
FEMALE
Distribution
The Golden-collared Honeycreeper is limited to specific Andean regions with the proper habitat conditions. They are not found throughout the entire country, but rather in specific areas such as Nariño where they can find the food and shelter they need to survive. The Golden-collared Honeycreeper is a localized species in Colombia, with its distribution based in the central part of the country.
Taxonomy
The Golden-collared Honeycreeper (Iridophanes pulcherrimus)
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Aves (Birds)
- Order: Passeriformes
- Family: Thraupidae
- Genus: Iridophanes
- Species: Iridophanes pulcherrimus
Vocalization
The Golden-collared Honeycreeper has a high-pitched and melodious song that is described as a series of rapid, musical notes. It is a sweet and pleasant sound that is often heard in the montane forests.
