Sapphire-vented Puffleg
Eriocnemis luciani
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<birdfyi-bird slug="eriocnemis-luciani"></birdfyi-bird>The Sapphire-vented Puffleg (Eriocnemis luciani) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 14.3 cm and a weight of 6.1 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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حول
A small hummingbird (11-12 cm) found in Andean cloud forests from Colombia to Bolivia at 2,500-3,800 m. Green plumage with sapphire-blue vent and white leg puffs. Nectarivore of montane forest and páramo edges. Relatively common along the Andes.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 14,3 cm | 5.6 in |
| الوزن | 6,050000000000001 g | 0.21 oz |
Habitat & Range
النطاق الجغرافي
Widespread in high Andean cloud forests from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. 2,400–4,200 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Ecuadorian and Peruvian Ericaceae-rich cloud forest. Catches small arthropods from mossy bark near flowers.
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: CP.
عدد البيض في الوضع
2
الصوت
الغناء
Melodic, descending whistle with clear timbre; smooth pure tones stepping downward gracefully in high-altitude morning.
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| الفصيلة | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Eriocnemis |
| الأنواع | Eriocnemis luciani |
Distribution
Sapphire-vented Puffleg has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family