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Sapphire-vented Puffleg

Eriocnemis luciani

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
14,3 cm
Berat
6,050000000000001 g
Famili
Trochilidae
Ordo
Caprimulgiformes

Tentang

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
Rentang Sayap 14,3 cm 5.6 in
Berat 6,050000000000001 g 0.21 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Rufous-webbed Brilliant: tiny; males with brilliant violet gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above; spotted

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

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.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CP.

Ukuran Sarang

2

Suara

Kicauan

Melodic, descending whistle with clear timbre; smooth pure tones stepping downward gracefully in high-altitude morning.

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Sapphire-vented 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 Sapphire-vented Puffleg eat?
Nectarivore of Ecuadorian and Peruvian Ericaceae-rich cloud forest. Catches small arthropods from mossy bark near flowers.
Where does the Sapphire-vented Puffleg live?
Widespread in high Andean cloud forests from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. 2,400–4,200 m.
Is the Sapphire-vented Puffleg endangered?
The Sapphire-vented Puffleg has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Sapphire-vented Puffleg nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Sapphire-vented Puffleg sound like?
Melodic, descending whistle with clear timbre; smooth pure tones stepping downward gracefully in high-altitude morning.
How big is the Sapphire-vented Puffleg?
The Sapphire-vented Puffleg has a wingspan of 14.3 cm, weight of 6.050000000000001 g.
What order and family does the Sapphire-vented Puffleg belong to?
The Sapphire-vented Puffleg (Eriocnemis luciani) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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