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Black-thighed Puffleg

Eriocnemis derbyi

Near Threatened

About

Um beija-flor puffleg andino que recebe seu nome pelas coxas pretas aveludadas dos machos, que contrastam com os característicos tufos brancos de penas nas patas, os puffleg-de-coxa-preta habitam florestas montanas úmidas e bordas de floresta no Equador e na Colômbia em altitudes de 1.500 a 3.500 metros. Os machos exibem plumagem verde brilhante com cauda violeta-azul. Classificado como Quase Ameaçado devido ao desmatamento da floresta nublada andina, com populações em declínio à medida que o habitat especializado de alta altitude é desmatado para uso agrícola.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Apodiformes (Apodiformes)

Species

Eriocnemis derbyi (Black-thighed Puffleg)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese クロモモワタアシハチドリ

Chinese 黑脚毛腿蜂鸟

Spanish Paramero Rabihorcado

French Érione de Derby

German Schwarzfeder-Höschenkolibri

Russian Чернобёдрый эрион

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Black-breasted Puffleg

Eriocnemis nigrivestis

Critically Endangered

Golden-breasted 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 Black-thighed Puffleg?

The scientific name of Black-thighed Puffleg is Eriocnemis derbyi. It belongs to the genus Eriocnemis.

What is the conservation status of Black-thighed Puffleg?

Black-thighed Puffleg (Eriocnemis derbyi) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Black-thighed Puffleg live?

Black-thighed Puffleg is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway.

What family does Black-thighed Puffleg belong to?

Black-thighed Puffleg (Eriocnemis derbyi) belongs to the genus Eriocnemis, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.

What kingdom does Black-thighed Puffleg belong to?

Black-thighed Puffleg (Eriocnemis derbyi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Black-thighed Puffleg?

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