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Glowing Puffleg

Eriocnemis vestita

Least Concern

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A brilliantly colored puffleg hummingbird of the northern Andes from Colombia to southern Ecuador, glowing pufflegs display vivid iridescent green plumage that glows with an almost luminescent quality in bright light — inspiring the species' descriptive common name. Found in humid montane forest at elevations of 1,800–3,500 meters. Males have characteristic white leg puffs and a shimmering violet-blue tail. They are important pollinators of high-Andean flowering plants. Listed as Least Concern.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇳🇴 Norway 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Apodiformes (Apodiformes)

Species

Eriocnemis vestita (Glowing Puffleg)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ヒカリワタアシハチドリ

Chinese 紫頦鬆腿蜂鳥

Spanish paramero esmeraldino,

French Érione pattue

German Violettkehl-Höschenkolibri

Russian Бронзовый эрион

Similar Species in Eriocnemis

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Black-breasted Puffleg

Eriocnemis nigrivestis

Endangered

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Black-thighed Puffleg

Eriocnemis glaucopoides

Critically Endangered

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Coppery-bellied Puffleg

Eriocnemis cupreoventris

Near Threatened

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Emerald-bellied Puffleg

Eriocnemis aline

Least Concern

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Golden-breasted Puffleg

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Glowing Puffleg?

The scientific name of Glowing Puffleg is Eriocnemis vestita. It belongs to the genus Eriocnemis.

What is the conservation status of Glowing Puffleg?

Glowing Puffleg (Eriocnemis vestita) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Glowing Puffleg live?

Glowing Puffleg is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Glowing Puffleg belong to?

Glowing Puffleg (Eriocnemis vestita) belongs to the genus Eriocnemis, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.

Is Glowing Puffleg endangered?

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

What kingdom does Glowing Puffleg belong to?

Glowing Puffleg (Eriocnemis vestita) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Glowing Puffleg?

The closest relatives of Glowing Puffleg in the genus Eriocnemis include Black-breasted Puffleg, Black-thighed Puffleg, Blue-capped Puffleg, Colorful Puffleg, Coppery-bellied Puffleg.