Hoary Puffleg
Haplophaedia lugens
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A small hummingbird (10-11 cm) found in cloud forests of the western Andes of Colombia and Ecuador at 1,200-2,400 m. Dark green plumage with white leg puffs. Nectarivore of wet, mossy cloud forest. Classified as Near Threatened due to Chocó forest habitat loss.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 12.9 cm | 5.1 in |
| Weight | 6.9 g | 0.24 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Wedge-billed Hummingbird: tiny; males with iridescent blue gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; wedge-shaped bill; spots
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found on the Pacific slope from Panama south through Colombia and Ecuador in cloud forest. 800–2,200 m elevation.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Colombian and Ecuadorian cloud forest; forages at diverse Ericaceae blooms. Gleans small insects from mosses.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SP. Incubation: 15-17 days. Fledging: 20-24 days.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Sharp, crackling chatter with energetic delivery; rapid dry notes tumbling quickly in vigorous territorial exchange.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Haplophaedia |
| Species | Haplophaedia lugens |
Distribution
Hoary Puffleg has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family