Gorgeted Puffleg (Eriocnemis isabellae)
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Gorgeted Puffleg

Eriocnemis isabellae Cortés-Diago, Ortega, Mazariegos-Hurtado & Weller, 2007

8–9 cmLength4.5 gWeight

The gorgeted puffleg (Eriocnemis isabellae) is a Critically Endangered species of hummingbird in the "brilliants", tribe Heliantheini in subfamily Lesbiinae.

Critically Endangered

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The gorgeted puffleg (Eriocnemis isabellae) is a Critically Endangered species of hummingbird in the "brilliants", tribe Heliantheini in subfamily Lesbiinae. It is endemic to Colombia. It was discovered in 2005 and confirmed as a species new to science in 2007.

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Questions

How big is the Gorgeted Puffleg?

The Gorgeted Puffleg is about 8–9 cm long and weighs around 4.5 g.

Where does the Gorgeted Puffleg live?

Its breeding range: South America: southwestern Colombia.

Is the Gorgeted Puffleg endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Gorgeted Puffleg as Critically Endangered.

What does the Gorgeted Puffleg eat?

Main food: Nectar.

What family is the Gorgeted Puffleg in?

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

At a glance

Length
8–9 cm
Weight
4.5 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Nectar
Lifestyle
Feeds in the air
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Critically Endangered
More measurements
Wing
57 mm
Tail
39 mm
Bill
19 mm
Tarsus
5 mm

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

Range

South America: southwestern Colombia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Hummingbirds Trochilidae
Genus
Eriocnemis

Other birds in the genus Eriocnemis

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Gorgeted Puffleg

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