Marvelous Spatuletail
Loddigesia mirabilis
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One of the world's most extraordinary hummingbirds (10 cm body, males with 15 cm tail rackets). Males have two extremely long outer tail feathers ending in large, iridescent violet-blue discs. Endemic to a tiny area of northern Peru. Critically Endangered. Fewer than 1,000 individuals.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 8.4 cm | 3.3 in |
| Weight | 3.0 g | 0.11 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Emerald-bellied Puffleg: males with iridescent violet gorget; metallic emerald-green above; white belly; females green above; spots
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Endemic to a small area of the Río Utcubamba valley in Amazonas region, Peru at 2,100–2,900 m. Endangered.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of northern Peruvian cloud forest. Visits Ericaceae and Alstroemeria flowers; supplements with small arthropods.
Conservation Status
Sound
Song
Extraordinarily high, thin squeak barely audible; minute twittering notes almost beyond perception, given rarely by male.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Loddigesia |
| Species | Loddigesia mirabilis |
Distribution
Marvelous Spatuletail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family