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Gorgeted Puffleg

Eriocnemis isabellae

Critically Endangered
Rentang Sayap
11,4 cm
Berat
4,3 g
Famili
Trochilidae
Ordo
Caprimulgiformes

Tentang

A small hummingbird (10-11 cm) endemic to a tiny area on the western slope of the Colombian Andes at 2,600-2,900 m. Males have an iridescent gorget and white leg puffs. Described in 2007. Critically Endangered due to extremely restricted range. Nectarivore of cloud forest.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 11,4 cm 4.5 in
Berat 4,3 g 0.15 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Black-throated Brilliant: males with glittering violet gorget; metallic green above; black throat; females green above; spotted below

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Endemic to the Pacific slope of the western Andes of Colombia at 2,000–3,000 m. Critically endangered.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of narrow-range Ecuadorian cloud forest; critically endangered. Forages at Ericaceae blooms; takes small insects.

Status Konservasi

Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List

Suara

Kicauan

Bright, musical trill with bubbly quality; rapid rolling notes cascading cheerfully in active territorial display at dawn.

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Gorgeted Puffleg has been recorded in 2 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Gorgeted Puffleg eat?
Nectarivore of narrow-range Ecuadorian cloud forest; critically endangered. Forages at Ericaceae blooms; takes small insects.
Where does the Gorgeted Puffleg live?
Endemic to the Pacific slope of the western Andes of Colombia at 2,000–3,000 m. Critically endangered.
Is the Gorgeted Puffleg endangered?
The Gorgeted Puffleg has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
What does the Gorgeted Puffleg sound like?
Bright, musical trill with bubbly quality; rapid rolling notes cascading cheerfully in active territorial display at dawn.
How big is the Gorgeted Puffleg?
The Gorgeted Puffleg has a wingspan of 11.4 cm, weight of 4.3 g.
What order and family does the Gorgeted Puffleg belong to?
The Gorgeted Puffleg (Eriocnemis isabellae) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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