Emerald-bellied Puffleg (Eriocnemis aline)
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Emerald-bellied Puffleg

Eriocnemis aline (Bourcier, 1843)

8–9 cmLength4.2 gWeight

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

Busiest months: November · Most records: Peru, Colombia, Ecuador

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: November · Most records: Peru, Colombia, Ecuador

Emerald-bellied Puffleg has been recorded at 21 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 3 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. ACP Abra Patricia – Owlet LodgePeru1,567 records
  2. Sendero La HerreríaColombia289 records
  3. Cordillera Guacamayos – Sendero JumandyEcuador54 records
More places
  1. Bosque de Protección Alto Mayo – Fundo Alto NievaPeru50 records
  2. Trocha Cresta de San LorenzoPeru32 records
  3. Reserva HuemboPeru27 records
  4. Bosque de Protección Alto Mayo – Llanteria/Afluente vicinityPeru9 records
  5. Bosque Unchog (Valqui D5.3)Peru5 records
  6. ACP Bosque de ChurumazúPeru5 records
  7. Reserva Arena BlancaPeru5 records

Countries and regions with the most records

PeruColombiaEcuador

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 emerald-bellied puffleg (Eriocnemis aline) is a species of hummingbird in the "brilliants", tribe Heliantheini in the subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

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Questions

How big is the Emerald-bellied Puffleg?

The Emerald-bellied Puffleg is about 8–9 cm long and weighs around 4.2 g.

Where does the Emerald-bellied Puffleg live?

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

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

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

Is the Emerald-bellied Puffleg endangered?

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

What does the Emerald-bellied Puffleg eat?

Main food: Nectar.

What family is the Emerald-bellied Puffleg in?

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

At a glance

Length
8–9 cm
Weight
4.2 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Nectar
Lifestyle
Feeds in the air
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
50 mm
Tail
32 mm
Bill
18 mm
Tarsus
6 mm

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

Range

South America: Colombia to central Peru

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 godiniCoppery-bellied PufflegCoppery-bellied PufflegEriocnemis cupreoventrisSapphire-vented PufflegSapphire-vented PufflegEriocnemis lucianiGolden-breasted PufflegGolden-breasted PufflegEriocnemis mosqueraBlue-capped PufflegBlue-capped PufflegEriocnemis glaucopoidesColorful PufflegColorful PufflegEriocnemis mirabilis
Emerald-bellied Puffleg

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