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Golden-breasted Puffleg

Eriocnemis mosquera

Least Concern

About

A brilliantly colored puffleg hummingbird named for its bright golden-green breast plumage, golden-breasted pufflegs inhabit the high Andes of Colombia and Ecuador at elevations of 1,800–3,500 meters in humid montane forest. Males display glittering golden-green and purple plumage with the characteristic white leg puffs that give pufflegs their name. They feed on nectar from diverse Andean flowering plants and are important pollinators of high-altitude floral communities. Listed as Least Concern.

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 (Golden-breasted Puffleg)

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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Black-breasted Puffleg

Eriocnemis nigrivestis

Critically Endangered

Black-thighed Puffleg

Critically Endangered

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Sapphire-vented Puffleg

Eriocnemis luciani

Least Concern

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Turquoise-throated Puffleg

Eriocnemis godini

Critically Endangered

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Emerald-bellied Puffleg

Eriocnemis aline

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Golden-breasted Puffleg?

The scientific name of Golden-breasted Puffleg is Eriocnemis mosquera. It belongs to the genus Eriocnemis.

What is the conservation status of Golden-breasted Puffleg?

Golden-breasted Puffleg (Eriocnemis mosquera) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Golden-breasted Puffleg live?

Golden-breasted Puffleg is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway.

What family does Golden-breasted Puffleg belong to?

Golden-breasted Puffleg (Eriocnemis mosquera) belongs to the genus Eriocnemis, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.

Is Golden-breasted Puffleg endangered?

No, Golden-breasted Puffleg (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 Golden-breasted Puffleg belong to?

Golden-breasted Puffleg (Eriocnemis mosquera) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

What are the closest relatives of Golden-breasted Puffleg?

The closest relatives of Golden-breasted Puffleg in the genus Eriocnemis include Black-breasted Puffleg, Colorful Puffleg, Glowing Puffleg, Black-thighed Puffleg, Gorgeted Puffleg.