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Coppery-bellied Puffleg
Eriocnemis cupreoventris
Song
Coppery-bellied Puffleg
Appearance: The Coppery-bellied Puffleg is known for its striking iridescent plumage. It has a shimmering green body with a characteristic coppery or bronze-colored belly. This species has tufts of white feathers around its legs, resembling puffs. It is a small hummingbird, with a compact body and a short, straight bill.
Habitat: The Coppery-bellied Puffleg inhabits subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is often found at elevations ranging from 1900 to 3300 m above sea level. It prefers areas with dense vegetation, including cloud forests and edges of forests where flowering plants are abundant.
Behavior: This species feeds on nectar, using its specialized bill to access flowers. It may also consume small insects and spiders for protein. It exhibits rapid and agile flight, capable of hovering in place while feeding. Males are often territorial, defending feeding areas from other hummingbirds.
Breeding: The breeding habits of the Coppery-bellied Puffleg are not well-documented. It builds small cup-shaped nests. Females are responsible for incubating eggs and caring for the young. Clutch sizes are small, often consisting of two eggs.
Conservation Status: The Coppery-bellied Puffleg is considered of Least Concern by the IUCN.
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Distribution
The Coppery-bellied Puffleg is found in the Andes, particularly in the Eastern and Central Cordilleras. It is found in the departments of Cundinamarca, Boyacá, and Santander.
Taxonomy
The Coppery-bellied Puffleg (Eriocnemis cupreoventris)
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Aves (Birds)
- Order: Caprimulgiformes
- Family: Trochilidae
- Genus: Eriocnemis
- Species: Eriocnemis cupreoventris
Vocalization
The Coppery-bellied Puffleg, a species of hummingbird found in Colombia is known for its vibrant plumage rather than its vocalizations. Its vocalizations are relatively simple and not as melodious or complex as those of songbirds. The sounds it makes are high-pitched and consist of a series of short, sharp chips or chirps.
These vocalizations are often used for communication between individuals during feeding or when defending territory. The rapid wing beats of the Coppery-bellied Puffleg can produce a humming or buzzing sound, which is characteristic of hummingbirds.
