Emerald-bellied Puffleg
Eriocnemis aline
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<birdfyi-bird slug="eriocnemis-aline"></birdfyi-bird>The Emerald-bellied Puffleg (Eriocnemis aline) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (colibríes), within the order Caprimulgiformes (chotacabras y vencejos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 9.9 cm and a weight of 3.8 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 Venezuela to Bolivia at 2,000-3,200 m. Green plumage with emerald-green belly and white leg puffs. Nectarivore of montane forest and forest edges. A widespread Andean cloud forest species.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 9,9 cm | 3.9 in |
| Peso | 3,75 g | 0.13 oz |
Habitat & Range
Distribución geográfica
Found on the eastern Andean slope from Peru to Bolivia in lower montane cloud forest at 900–2,200 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Peruvian and Bolivian montane forest; forages at Ericaceae and epiphytic orchids. Takes small insects.
Estado de conservación
Sonido
Canto
Rapid, light twittering cascade; high airy notes tumbling quickly in animated sequence during competitive interaction.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes (Chotacabras y Vencejos) |
| Familia | Trochilidae (Colibríes) |
| Genus | Eriocnemis |
| Especies | Eriocnemis aline |
Distribution
Emerald-bellied Puffleg has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family