Sapphire-vented Puffleg
Eriocnemis luciani
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A small hummingbird (11-12 cm) found in Andean cloud forests from Colombia to Bolivia at 2,500-3,800 m. Green plumage with sapphire-blue vent and white leg puffs. Nectarivore of montane forest and páramo edges. Relatively common along the Andes.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 14,3 cm | 5.6 in |
| Poids | 6,050000000000001 g | 0.21 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Rufous-webbed Brilliant: tiny; males with brilliant violet gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above; spotted
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Widespread in high Andean cloud forests from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. 2,400–4,200 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Ecuadorian and Peruvian Ericaceae-rich cloud forest. Catches small arthropods from mossy bark near flowers.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CP.
Taille de la couvée
2
Son
Chant
Melodic, descending whistle with clear timbre; smooth pure tones stepping downward gracefully in high-altitude morning.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Famille | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Eriocnemis |
| Espèces | Eriocnemis luciani |
Distribution
Sapphire-vented Puffleg has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family