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paramero áureo

Eriocnemis mosquera

Least Concern

About

Un colibrí pata-esponjosa brillantemente coloreado nombrado por su brillante plumaje pecho verde dorado, los pata-esponjosa de pecho dorado habitan los altos Andes de Colombia y Ecuador a altitudes de 1.800–3.500 metros en bosque montano húmedo. Los machos exhiben un plumaje verde dorado brillante y púrpura con las características borlas blancas en las patas que dan nombre a los pata-esponjosa. Se alimentan del néctar de diversas plantas florales andinas y son importantes polinizadores de comunidades florales de gran altitud. Clasificado como de Preocupación Menor.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Apodiformes (Apodiformes)

Species

Eriocnemis mosquera (paramero áureo)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese キンムネワタアシハチドリ

Chinese 金胸毛腿蜂鸟

Spanish paramero áureo

French Érione à poitrine d'or

German Goldbrust-Höschenkolibri

Russian Златогрудый эрион

Similar Species in Eriocnemis

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Calzadito frentiazul

Eriocnemis glaucopoides

Eriocnemis cupreoventris

Near Threatened

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Paramero de Munchique

Eriocnemis mirabilis

Critically Endangered

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paramero esmeraldino,

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of paramero áureo?

The scientific name of paramero áureo is Eriocnemis mosquera. It belongs to the genus Eriocnemis.

What is the conservation status of paramero áureo?

paramero áureo (Eriocnemis mosquera) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does paramero áureo live?

paramero áureo is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway.

What family does paramero áureo belong to?

paramero áureo (Eriocnemis mosquera) belongs to the genus Eriocnemis, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.

Is paramero áureo endangered?

No, paramero áureo (Eriocnemis mosquera) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does paramero áureo belong to?

paramero áureo (Eriocnemis mosquera) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of paramero áureo?

The closest relatives of paramero áureo in the genus Eriocnemis include Calzadito frentiazul, calzoncitos diminuto, Paramero cobrizo, Paramero de Munchique, paramero esmeraldino,.