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Sapphire-vented Puffleg

Eriocnemis luciani

Least Concern
翼展
14.3 cm
体重
6.050000000000001 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes

关于

蓝宝石腹毛腿蜂鸟,体长11-12厘米。分布于哥伦比亚至玻利维亚,海拔2500-3800米。沿安第斯山常见。

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 14.3 cm 5.6 in
体重 6.050000000000001 g 0.21 oz

识别

羽毛

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

Habitat & Range

分布范围

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.

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: CP.

产卵数

2

声音

鸣唱

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

分类学

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

Distribution

Sapphire-vented Puffleg has been recorded in 3 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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External Databases

常见问题

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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