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Turquoise-throated Puffleg

Eriocnemis godini

Critically Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, flooded grasslands and savannas, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 4 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Apodiformes (Apodiformes)

Species

Eriocnemis godini (Turquoise-throated Puffleg)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アオノドワタアシハチドリ

Chinese 綠喉鬆腿蜂鳥

Spanish Paramero Turquesa

French Érione turquoise

German Türkiskehl-Höschenkolibri

Russian Бирюзовый эрион

Similar Species in Eriocnemis

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Black-breasted Puffleg

Eriocnemis nigrivestis

Critically Endangered

Black-thighed Puffleg

Eriocnemis derbyi

Near Threatened

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Golden-breasted Puffleg

Critically Endangered

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Sapphire-vented Puffleg

Eriocnemis luciani

Least Concern

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Emerald-bellied Puffleg

Eriocnemis aline

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Turquoise-throated Puffleg?

The scientific name of Turquoise-throated Puffleg is Eriocnemis godini. It belongs to the genus Eriocnemis.

What is the conservation status of Turquoise-throated Puffleg?

Turquoise-throated Puffleg (Eriocnemis godini) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Turquoise-throated Puffleg live?

Turquoise-throated Puffleg is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway.

What family does Turquoise-throated Puffleg belong to?

Turquoise-throated Puffleg (Eriocnemis godini) belongs to the genus Eriocnemis, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.

Is Turquoise-throated Puffleg endangered?

Yes, Turquoise-throated Puffleg (Eriocnemis godini) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Turquoise-throated Puffleg belong to?

Turquoise-throated Puffleg (Eriocnemis godini) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Turquoise-throated Puffleg?

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