Coppery-bellied Puffleg (Eriocnemis cupreoventris)
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Coppery-bellied Puffleg

Eriocnemis cupreoventris (Fraser, 1840)

9–10 cmLength5.3 gWeight

The coppery-bellied puffleg (Eriocnemis cupreoventris) is a species of hummingbird in the "brilliants", tribe Heliantheini in subfamily Lesbiinae.

Busiest months: January–February · Most records: Colombia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: January–February · Most records: Colombia

Coppery-bellied Puffleg has been recorded at 7 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Observatorio de ColibriesColombia898 records
  2. RFP Bosque Oriental de Bogotá – Cerro MonserrateColombia209 records
  3. Parque Natural ChicaqueColombia30 records
More places
  1. PNN Sumapaz – Laguna ChisacáColombia6 records
  2. Humedal Córdoba Sector 3 / RAMSARColombia2 records
  3. Jardín EncantadoColombia1 record
  4. Parque La FloridaColombia1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Colombia

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The coppery-bellied puffleg (Eriocnemis cupreoventris) is a species of hummingbird in the "brilliants", tribe Heliantheini in subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Colombia and Venezuela.

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Questions

How big is the Coppery-bellied Puffleg?

The Coppery-bellied Puffleg is about 9–10 cm long and weighs around 5.3 g.

Where does the Coppery-bellied Puffleg live?

Its breeding range: South America: Colombia and Venezuela. It is most often recorded in Colombia.

When is the best time to see the Coppery-bellied Puffleg?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in January and February (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Coppery-bellied Puffleg endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Coppery-bellied Puffleg as Least Concern.

What does the Coppery-bellied Puffleg eat?

Main food: Nectar.

What family is the Coppery-bellied Puffleg in?

It belongs to the family Hummingbirds (Trochilidae), order Apodiformes.

At a glance

Length
9–10 cm
Weight
5.3 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Nectar
Lifestyle
Feeds in the air
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
63 mm
Tail
43 mm
Bill
21 mm
Tarsus
7 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: Colombia and Venezuela

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Hummingbirds Trochilidae
Genus
Eriocnemis

Other birds in the genus Eriocnemis

Black-breasted PufflegBlack-breasted PufflegEriocnemis nigrivestisGorgeted PufflegGorgeted PufflegEriocnemis isabellaeGlowing PufflegGlowing PufflegEriocnemis vestitaBlack-thighed PufflegBlack-thighed PufflegEriocnemis derbyiTurquoise-throated PufflegTurquoise-throated PufflegEriocnemis godiniSapphire-vented PufflegSapphire-vented PufflegEriocnemis lucianiGolden-breasted PufflegGolden-breasted PufflegEriocnemis mosqueraBlue-capped PufflegBlue-capped PufflegEriocnemis glaucopoidesColorful PufflegColorful PufflegEriocnemis mirabilisEmerald-bellied PufflegEmerald-bellied PufflegEriocnemis aline
Coppery-bellied Puffleg

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