Golden-breasted Puffleg
Eriocnemis mosquera
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderApodiformes (Swifts and Hummingbirds)
- FamilyTrochilidae (Hummingbirds)
- GenusEriocnemis (Typical Pufflegs)
- SpeciesEriocnemis mosquera (Golden-breasted Puffleg)
About the Golden-breasted Puffleg
The golden-breasted puffleg (Eriocnemis mosquera) is a species of hummingbird in the "brilliants", tribe Heliantheini in subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador. The golden-breasted puffleg is monotypic. However, at one time it was suggested that the northern and southern populations formed subspecies.
The golden-breasted puffleg is about 11 to 13 cm (4.3 to 5.1 in) long and weighs about 5.3 g (0.19 oz). It has a straight black bill. The male has shining green upperparts with a bronzier green nape and rump. Its underparts are mostly glittering golden green. Its lower throat and upper breast are coppery bronze and the undertail coverts brownish. Its leg puffs are white. The tail is forked; its central feathers are blue-green and the outer two pairs dark green to blue-black. The female is slightly smaller and has somewhat greener undertail coverts but is otherwise similar to the male.
The golden-breasted puffleg is found in the Central and Western Andes of Colombia with a few records in the Eastern Andes. It also occurs in much of the length of the Andes in Ecuador. The species inhabits the... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Golden-breasted Puffleg in Los Nevados National Natural Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Nevados National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 2 | Puracé National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 3 | Farallones de Cali National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Golden-breasted Puffleg in Los Nevados National Natural Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Golden-breasted Puffleg sighting in Los Nevados National Natural Park, based on 2,199 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Golden-breasted Puffleg in Los Nevados National Natural Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for Golden-breasted Puffleg in Los Nevados National Natural Park in our monthly data.