Black-thighed Puffleg
Eriocnemis derbyi
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<birdfyi-bird slug="eriocnemis-derbyi"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-thighed Puffleg (Eriocnemis derbyi) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (kolibris), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nachtschwalben und segler). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 11.2 cm and a weight of 5.2 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 Colombia to Ecuador at 2,500-3,200 m. Green plumage with black thigh feathers and white leg puffs. Nectarivore of cloud forest and forest edges. Classified as Near Threatened due to habitat loss.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 11,2 cm | 4.4 in |
| Gewicht | 5,25 g | 0.19 oz |
Habitat & Range
Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet
Found in high Andean cloud forests and páramo from Colombia south through Ecuador to northern Peru. 2,400–3,600 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Colombian Andes; visits dense Ericaceae patches at high elevations. Catches small insects in brief sallies.
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Gelegegröße
2
Lautgebung
Gesang
Rapid, buzzy trill with slightly harsh quality; quick series of rough notes given persistently near territorial boundaries.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Caprimulgiformes (Nachtschwalben und Segler) |
| Familie | Trochilidae (Kolibris) |
| Genus | Eriocnemis |
| Arten | Eriocnemis derbyi |
Distribution
Black-thighed Puffleg has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Other species in the Trochilidae family