Ecuadorian Piedtail
Phlogophilus hemileucurus
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A small hummingbird (9-10 cm) found in Andean cloud forests of Colombia and Ecuador at 1,000-2,000 m. Green plumage with white-tipped tail and dusky breast. Nectarivore of montane forest. Found in dense, mossy cloud forest understory. Uncommon.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 10.0 cm | 3.9 in |
| Weight | 2.56 g | 0.09 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Costa's Hummingbird: males with brilliant violet gorget with elongated side gorget feathers; metallic green above; females plain below
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found on both Andean slopes in Ecuador in humid foothill and lower montane forest. 400–1,600 m elevation.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Andean foothill undergrowth; visits small epiphyte and Heliconia flowers. Supplements with arthropods.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
High, crystalline notes in musical phrase; clear bright sequence ascending smoothly in cheerful morning vocalisation.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Phlogophilus |
| Species | Phlogophilus hemileucurus |
Distribution
Ecuadorian Piedtail has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family