Black-thighed Puffleg
Eriocnemis derbyi
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderApodiformes (Swifts and Hummingbirds)
- FamilyTrochilidae (Hummingbirds)
- GenusEriocnemis (Typical Pufflegs)
- SpeciesEriocnemis derbyi (Black-thighed Puffleg)
About the Black-thighed Puffleg
The black-thighed puffleg (Eriocnemis derbyi) is a species of hummingbird in the "brilliants", tribe Heliantheini in subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador. The black-thighed puffleg is monotypic though at one time it was thought to have two subspecies.
The black-thighed puffleg is about 10 cm (3.9 in) long. It has a straight blackish bill. Males are mostly shining golden green overall, sometimes with black highlights, and has glittering malachite green upper- and undertail coverts. Their leg puffs are black and the tail is forked and black. Females are similar but have white underparts with green spots, and their leg puffs are a mix of black and grayish white. The female also has a blue tinge to the forehead. Juveniles resemble females.
The black-thighed puffleg is found in the Central Andes of Colombia from Tolima Department and south to Imbabura Province in northwestern Ecuador. It inhabits bushy pastures and the edges of humid forest, and in Colombia has also been recorded in shrubby ravines. It prefers somewhat open landscapes. In elevation it ranges from 2,500 to 3,600 m (8,200 to... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Black-thighed Puffleg in Puracé 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 |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Black-thighed Puffleg in Puracé National Natural Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Black-thighed Puffleg sighting in Puracé National Natural Park, based on 24 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Black-thighed Puffleg in Puracé National Natural Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for Black-thighed Puffleg in Puracé National Natural Park in our monthly data.