Blue-capped Puffleg
Eriocnemis glaucopoides
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<birdfyi-bird slug="eriocnemis-glaucopoides"></birdfyi-bird>The Blue-capped Puffleg (Eriocnemis glaucopoides) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 10.1 cm and a weight of 3.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A small hummingbird (10-11 cm) found in Andean cloud forests from Bolivia to northwestern Argentina at 2,000-3,500 m. Green plumage with blue crown and white leg puffs. Nectarivore of montane forest and cloud forest edges. The southernmost puffleg species.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 10.1 cm | 4.0 in |
| Weight | 3.75 g | 0.13 oz |
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Endemic to Argentina and adjacent Bolivia in high Andean scrub and puna at 2,600–4,200 m elevation.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Colombian Andes; fluffy leg tufts show during hover at Ericaceae blooms. Gleans small spiders.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Buzzy, high-pitched trill barely audible; rapid soft vibration with insect-like quality during hovering near blossoms.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Eriocnemis |
| Species | Eriocnemis glaucopoides |
Distribution
Blue-capped Puffleg has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family