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Turquoise-throated Puffleg
Eriocnemis godini
Song
Turquoise-throated Puffleg
Appearance: The Coppery-bellied Puffleg is known for its striking iridescent plumage. It typically has a shimmering green body with a distinctive coppery or bronze-colored belly, which gives the bird its name. 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: This species historically inhabited subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. These environments provide the necessary floral resources and structural habitat for feeding and nesting. It is found at higher elevations, where cooler temperatures and specific plant communities exist.
Behavior: The Turquoise-throated Puffleg feeds on nectar, using its specialized bill to access flowers. It may also consume small insects for protein. Known for its agile and rapid flight, it can hover in place while feeding, a behavior characteristic of hummingbirds.
Breeding: Information about the specific breeding habits of the Turquoise-throated Puffleg is limited, but hummingbirds generally build small cup-shaped nests in trees or shrubs. Females lay two eggs, and the incubation and care of the young are the responsibility of the female.
Conservation Status: The Turquoise-throated Puffleg is listed as Critically Endangered, and it is feared to be possibly extinct.
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Distribution
The species was historically recorded in the Andean regions of Colombia and Ecuador, also seen in the department of Nariño in the border with Ecuador. There have been no confirmed sightings in recent years, leading to concerns that it may no longer exist in the wild. Conservation efforts focus on habitat protection and potential rediscovery.
Taxonomy
The Turquoise-throated Puffleg (Eriocnemis godini)
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Aves (Birds)
- Order: Caprimulgiformes
- Family: Trochilidae
- Genus: Eriocnemis
- Species: Eriocnemis godini
Vocalization
The Turquoise-throated Puffleg is a species of hummingbird that is critically endangered and possibly extinct, as it hasn't been observed in the wild for many years. Information about its vocalizations is limited due to the scarcity of sightings and recordings. It produces a series of high-pitched, rapid calls or chirps. These vocalizations are used for communication such as attracting mates or defending territory.
