Colorful Puffleg
Eriocnemis mirabilis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="eriocnemis-mirabilis"></birdfyi-bird>The Colorful Puffleg (Eriocnemis mirabilis) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (colibríes), within the order Caprimulgiformes (chotacabras y vencejos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 10.2 cm and a weight of 5.1 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.
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A small hummingbird (10-11 cm) endemic to the western Andes of Colombia at 1,800-2,200 m. Males have iridescent multicolored plumage and white leg puffs. Nectarivore of cloud forest. Classified as Critically Endangered with an extremely restricted range.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 10,2 cm | 4.0 in |
| Peso | 5,06 g | 0.18 oz |
Habitat & Range
Distribución geográfica
Endemic to a tiny area in the western Colombian Andes near the Río Mechengue at 1,400–2,000 m. Critically endangered.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore restricted to Colombian Pacific slope cloud forest; visits Ericaceae and Fuchsia. Supplements with arthropods.
Estado de conservación
Sonido
Canto
Thin, wavering whistle with plaintive quality; soft slightly nasal tone trembling gently, poorly known vocally.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes (Chotacabras y Vencejos) |
| Familia | Trochilidae (Colibríes) |
| Genus | Eriocnemis |
| Especies | Eriocnemis mirabilis |
Distribution
Colorful Puffleg has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family