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Black-thighed Puffleg

Eriocnemis derbyi

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
11,2 cm
Berat
5,25 g
Famili
Trochilidae
Ordo
Caprimulgiformes

Tentang

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
Rentang Sayap 11,2 cm 4.4 in
Berat 5,25 g 0.19 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Fawn-breasted Brilliant: males with brilliant violet gorget; metallic bronze-green; fawn-buff underparts; females green above; spotted

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

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.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Ukuran Sarang

2

Suara

Kicauan

Rapid, buzzy trill with slightly harsh quality; quick series of rough notes given persistently near territorial boundaries.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Famili Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Eriocnemis
Spesies Eriocnemis derbyi

Distribution

Black-thighed Puffleg has been recorded in 3 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Black-thighed Puffleg eat?
Nectarivore of Colombian Andes; visits dense Ericaceae patches at high elevations. Catches small insects in brief sallies.
Where does the Black-thighed Puffleg live?
Found in high Andean cloud forests and páramo from Colombia south through Ecuador to northern Peru. 2,400–3,600 m.
Is the Black-thighed Puffleg endangered?
The Black-thighed Puffleg has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Black-thighed Puffleg sound like?
Rapid, buzzy trill with slightly harsh quality; quick series of rough notes given persistently near territorial boundaries.
How big is the Black-thighed Puffleg?
The Black-thighed Puffleg has a wingspan of 11.2 cm, weight of 5.25 g.
What order and family does the Black-thighed Puffleg belong to?
The Black-thighed Puffleg (Eriocnemis derbyi) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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