Turquoise-throated Puffleg
Eriocnemis godini
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A small hummingbird (10-11 cm) known only from historical specimens collected in the 19th century in Colombia or Ecuador. No confirmed modern records. Classified as Critically Endangered, possibly extinct. Turquoise throat (specimens) distinguishes it from other pufflegs.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 11.8 cm | 4.6 in |
| Weight | 5.06 g | 0.18 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Violet-chested Hummingbird: males with glittering deep purple gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females green with spots
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Historically known from Ecuador and possibly Colombia; possibly extinct or near-extinct. Last confirmed records from Imbabura at 2,400–2,800 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Colombian cloud forest; extremely restricted range. Forages at Ericaceae; supplements with small arthropods.
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Soft, pure whistle with melodic inflection; gentle ascending note curving smoothly upward, rarely documented vocally.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Eriocnemis |
| Species | Eriocnemis godini |
Distribution
Turquoise-throated Puffleg has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family