Ecuadorian Piedtail (Phlogophilus hemileucurus)
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Ecuadorian Piedtail

Phlogophilus hemileucurus Gould, 1860

2.8 gWeight

The Ecuadorian piedtail (Phlogophilus hemileucurus) is a species of hummingbird in the "coquettes", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae.

Busiest months: January–February · Most records: Ecuador, Colombia, Peru

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Ecuadorian Piedtail has been recorded at 23 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 3 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. WildSumaco LodgeEcuador2,092 records
  2. Reserva Natural La Isla EscondidaColombia601 records
  3. Bosque de Protección Alto Mayo – Llanteria/Afluente vicinityPeru420 records
More places
  1. PN Podocarpus – Sector Río BombuscaroEcuador359 records
  2. Reserva Biologica del Rio BigalEcuador322 records
  3. Sumaco RoadEcuador204 records
  4. Copalinga LodgeEcuador99 records
  5. Vereda CampucanaColombia47 records
  6. Wayra ReserveEcuador36 records
  7. Reserva MaycuEcuador35 records

Countries and regions with the most records

EcuadorColombiaPeru

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 Ecuadorian piedtail (Phlogophilus hemileucurus) is a species of hummingbird in the "coquettes", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

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Questions

How big is the Ecuadorian Piedtail?

The Ecuadorian Piedtail weighs around 2.8 g.

Where does the Ecuadorian Piedtail live?

Its breeding range: South America: southern Colombia to northeastern Peru. It is most often recorded in Ecuador, Colombia and Peru.

When is the best time to see the Ecuadorian Piedtail?

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

Is the Ecuadorian Piedtail endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Ecuadorian Piedtail as Least Concern.

What does the Ecuadorian Piedtail eat?

Main food: Nectar.

What family is the Ecuadorian Piedtail in?

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

At a glance

Weight
2.8 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Nectar
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
50 mm
Tail
31 mm
Bill
19 mm
Tarsus
5 mm

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

Range

South America: southern Colombia to northeastern Peru

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Hummingbirds Trochilidae
Genus
Phlogophilus

Other birds in the genus Phlogophilus

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Ecuadorian Piedtail

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