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Turquoise-throated Puffleg

Eriocnemis godini

Not Evaluated
Размах крыльев
11,8 cm
Масса
5,06 g
Семейство
Trochilidae
Отряд
Caprimulgiformes

О нас

A small hummingbird (10-11 cm) known only from historical specimens collected in the 19th century in Colombia or Ecuador. No confirmed modern records. Classified as Critically Endangered, possibly extinct. Turquoise throat (specimens) distinguishes it from other pufflegs.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Размах крыльев 11,8 cm 4.6 in
Масса 5,06 g 0.18 oz

Идентификация

Оперение

Violet-chested Hummingbird: males with glittering deep purple gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females green with spots

Habitat & Range

Географический ареал

Historically known from Ecuador and possibly Colombia; possibly extinct or near-extinct. Last confirmed records from Imbabura at 2,400–2,800 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Colombian cloud forest; extremely restricted range. Forages at Ericaceae; supplements with small arthropods.

Поведение и размножение

Размер кладки

2

Звук

Пение

Soft, pure whistle with melodic inflection; gentle ascending note curving smoothly upward, rarely documented vocally.

Таксономия

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Отряд Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Семейство Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Eriocnemis
Виды Eriocnemis godini

Distribution

Turquoise-throated Puffleg has been recorded in 3 countries.

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Часто задаваемые вопросы

What does the Turquoise-throated Puffleg eat?
Nectarivore of Colombian cloud forest; extremely restricted range. Forages at Ericaceae; supplements with small arthropods.
Where does the Turquoise-throated Puffleg live?
Historically known from Ecuador and possibly Colombia; possibly extinct or near-extinct. Last confirmed records from Imbabura at 2,400–2,800 m.
What does the Turquoise-throated Puffleg sound like?
Soft, pure whistle with melodic inflection; gentle ascending note curving smoothly upward, rarely documented vocally.
How big is the Turquoise-throated Puffleg?
The Turquoise-throated Puffleg has a wingspan of 11.8 cm, weight of 5.06 g.
What order and family does the Turquoise-throated Puffleg belong to?
The Turquoise-throated Puffleg (Eriocnemis godini) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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