Greenish Puffleg
Haplophaedia aureliae
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<birdfyi-bird slug="haplophaedia-aureliae"></birdfyi-bird>The Greenish Puffleg (Haplophaedia aureliae) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 11.4 cm and a weight of 5.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Hakkında
A small hummingbird (10-11 cm) found in Andean cloud forests from Colombia to Peru at 900-2,500 m. Green plumage with fluffy white leg puffs. Nectarivore of montane forest understory. Named puffleg for the distinctive cotton-like tufts on the legs.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 11,4 cm | 4.5 in |
| Ağırlık | 5,666666666666667 g | 0.20 oz |
Habitat & Range
Coğrafi Dağılım
Found on both Andean slopes from Panama south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. 800–2,800 m elevation.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Andean cloud forest; visits Ericaceae and epiphyte flowers in wet mossy habitats. Catches small arthropods.
Koruma Durumu
Davranış & Üreme
Yuvalama
Nest type: CP.
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
2
Ses
Şarkı
Thin, sibilant twittering with silver quality; high airy notes cascading softly near flowering canopy trees.
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Familya | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Haplophaedia |
| Türler | Haplophaedia aureliae |
Distribution
Greenish Puffleg has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family