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Turquoise-throated Puffleg
Eriocnemis godini
Turquoise-throated Puffleg (Eriocnemis godini) — Hummingbirds of South America.
The Turquoise-throated Puffleg (Eriocnemis godini) is a member of the Trochilidae family found in South America. Adults weigh 5.1 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Critically Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Apodiformes
- Family Trochilidae Hummingbirds
- Genus Eriocnemis
- Species godini
Quick facts
- Weight
- 5.1 g
- Diet
- Nectar-feeders
- Family
- Trochilidae
- Order
- Apodiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Turquoise-throated Puffleg is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it is highly aerial, spending much of its time on the wing.
Migration
The Turquoise-throated Puffleg is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Turquoise-throated Puffleg (Eriocnemis godini) belongs to the Trochilidae family of the order Apodiformes. Its range spans South America. Its distribution covers SA nw Ecuador.
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 5.1 g, with a wing length of about 5.9 cm and a tail of around 3.9 cm.
It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Critically Endangered is the highest risk category before extinction in the wild.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Turquoise-throated Puffleg?
The Turquoise-throated Puffleg is a very small bird that weighs around 5.1 g.
Where does the Turquoise-throated Puffleg live?
The Turquoise-throated Puffleg is found across South America with a range covering SA nw Ecuador, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Turquoise-throated Puffleg belong to?
The Turquoise-throated Puffleg (Eriocnemis godini) belongs to the Trochilidae family, in the order Apodiformes.
What does the Turquoise-throated Puffleg eat?
The Turquoise-throated Puffleg is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Does the Turquoise-throated Puffleg migrate?
The Turquoise-throated Puffleg is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Turquoise-throated Puffleg endangered?
It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Critically Endangered is the highest risk category before extinction in the wild.
Conservation
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Guides for this bird
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