Gorgeted puffleg
| Gorgeted puffleg | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Trochiliformes |
| Family: | Trochilidae |
| Genus: | Eriocnemis |
| Species: | E. isabellae |
| Binomial name | |
| Eriocnemis isabellae Cortés-Diago, Weller et al., 2007[2] | |
The gorgeted puffleg (Eriocnemis isabellae) is a hummingbird endemic to Colombia. This species was discovered in 2005, but not confirmed as a new species to science until 2007. It faces the risk of extinction, and therefore a status of Critically Endangered has been recommended. The only known habitat is the cloud forests of the Serranía del Pinche (Department of Cauca), in the West Andes. The habitat is threatened by clearing forest for agriculture, especially coca farming.[2]
The gorgeted puffleg measures between 90 and 100 millimeters (3.5 to 4 inches) in length. The name of the species is in relation to the gorget on the throat of the male, a patch of iridescent green and brilliant blue feathers, and from the puffs of white feathers at the thighs.[3]
External links
- BirdLife International: Hi-res photograph of male individual. Retrieved 2007-05-15.
References
- ↑ BirdLife International (2012). "Eriocnemis isabellae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2013.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
- 1 2 "Stunning new hummingbird species needs immediate protection". BirdLife International. 2007-05-14. Retrieved 2007-05-16.
- ↑ "New hummingbird species discovered in Colombia". ABC News Online. 2007-05-14. Retrieved 2007-05-16.