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Golden-breasted Puffleg

Eriocnemis mosquera

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
14,6 cm
Berat
5,625 g
Famili
Trochilidae
Ordo
Caprimulgiformes

Tentang

A small hummingbird (11-12 cm) found in Andean cloud forests from Colombia to Ecuador at 2,500-3,500 m. Males have an iridescent golden breast and white leg puffs. Nectarivore of montane forest and páramo edges. An attractive and relatively conspicuous puffleg.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 14,6 cm 5.7 in
Berat 5,625 g 0.20 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Green-crowned Brilliant: males with glittering ruby gorget; metallic green crown; white postocular stripe; females green above; spotted

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Found in high Andean páramo and upper cloud forest from Colombia to Ecuador at 2,800–4,000 m elevation.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Ecuadorian western Andes; visits dense Ericaceae blooms at mid-elevations. Takes small insects.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CP.

Ukuran Sarang

2

Suara

Kicauan

Sharp, emphatic chip note; single clean staccato sound repeated at intervals from prominent perch near nectar flowers.

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Golden-breasted 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 Golden-breasted Puffleg eat?
Nectarivore of Ecuadorian western Andes; visits dense Ericaceae blooms at mid-elevations. Takes small insects.
Where does the Golden-breasted Puffleg live?
Found in high Andean páramo and upper cloud forest from Colombia to Ecuador at 2,800–4,000 m elevation.
Is the Golden-breasted Puffleg endangered?
The Golden-breasted Puffleg has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Golden-breasted Puffleg nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Golden-breasted Puffleg sound like?
Sharp, emphatic chip note; single clean staccato sound repeated at intervals from prominent perch near nectar flowers.
How big is the Golden-breasted Puffleg?
The Golden-breasted Puffleg has a wingspan of 14.6 cm, weight of 5.625 g.
What order and family does the Golden-breasted Puffleg belong to?
The Golden-breasted Puffleg (Eriocnemis mosquera) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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