Peruvian Piedtail (Phlogophilus harterti)
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Peruvian Piedtail

Phlogophilus harterti Berlepsch & Stolzmann, 1901

2.7 gWeight

The Peruvian piedtail (Phlogophilus harterti), locally called Colibrí Colipinto Peruano, is a species of hummingbird in the "coquettes", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae.

Busiest months: July–September · Most records: Peru

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Peruvian Piedtail has been recorded at 6 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Cock-of-the-Rock Lodge & Manu Paradise LodgePeru705 records
  2. Wayqecha Cloud Forest Biological StationPeru11 records
  3. Carretera a Manú – Túneles PillahuataPeru3 records
More places
  1. Wayqecha Cloud Forest Birding LodgePeru3 records
  2. ACP Abra Málaga Thastayoc Royal CinclodesPeru1 record
  3. Manu BiolodgePeru1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Peru

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 Peruvian piedtail (Phlogophilus harterti), locally called Colibrí Colipinto Peruano, is a species of hummingbird in the "coquettes", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is endemic to Peru.

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Questions

How big is the Peruvian Piedtail?

The Peruvian Piedtail weighs around 2.7 g.

Where does the Peruvian Piedtail live?

Its breeding range: South America: central, southeastern Peru. It is most often recorded in Peru.

When is the best time to see the Peruvian Piedtail?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in July, August and September (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Peruvian Piedtail endangered?

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

What does the Peruvian Piedtail eat?

Main food: Nectar.

What family is the Peruvian Piedtail in?

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

At a glance

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

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

Range

South America: central, southeastern Peru

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Hummingbirds Trochilidae
Genus
Phlogophilus

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Peruvian Piedtail

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