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Златогрудый эрион

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 (стрижеобразные)

Species

Eriocnemis mosquera (Златогрудый эрион)

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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Белоухий эрион

Eriocnemis mirabilis

Critically Endangered

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Бирюзовый эрион

Eriocnemis godini

Critically Endangered

Eriocnemis cupreoventris

Eriocnemis glaucopoides

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Златогрудый эрион?

The scientific name of Златогрудый эрион is Eriocnemis mosquera. It belongs to the genus Eriocnemis.

What is the conservation status of Златогрудый эрион?

Златогрудый эрион (Eriocnemis mosquera) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Златогрудый эрион live?

Златогрудый эрион is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway.

What family does Златогрудый эрион belong to?

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

Is Златогрудый эрион endangered?

No, Златогрудый эрион (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 Златогрудый эрион belong to?

Златогрудый эрион (Eriocnemis mosquera) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (животные).

What are the closest relatives of Златогрудый эрион?

The closest relatives of Златогрудый эрион in the genus Eriocnemis include Белоухий эрион, Бирюзовый эрион, Бронзовый эрион, Изумрудный эрион, Меднобрюхий эрион.