description Coppery-bellied puffleg Overview
The coppery-bellied puffleg (Eriocnemis cupreoventris) is a species of hummingbird belonging to the Trochilidae family, found primarily in the Andean regions of Colombia and Venezuela. The bird derives its name from the distinctive golden-copper coloration on its underparts, as well as the characteristic fluffy white feather puffs around its legs. Its natural habitat includes subtropical and tropical moist montane forests, as well as high-altitude shrublands. Like other hummingbirds, it feeds primarily on nectar from various native flora.
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What is the scientific name of the coppery-bellied puffleg?
Its scientific name is Eriocnemis cupreoventris. It is a hummingbird in the Trochilidae family and belongs to the puffleg group of Andean hummingbirds.
Where can the coppery-bellied puffleg be found?
The species occurs in the Eastern Andes of Colombia and in northwestern Venezuela. Colombian records include the Cordillera Oriental.
At what elevation does the coppery-bellied puffleg live?
A Bogotá environmental reference gives its typical elevation range as approximately 2,500 to 3,200 metres above sea level. This places it in high-elevation Andean environments rather than lowland forests.
What does the coppery-bellied puffleg eat?
Its diet includes flower nectar and insects. Like other hummingbirds, it uses its bill and hovering flight to feed from flowers while insects provide additional protein.
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