Kingdom Animalia Order Trochiliformes Genus Eriocnemis Higher classification Eriocnemis | Phylum Chordata Family Trochilidae Scientific name Eriocnemis mirabilis Rank Species | |
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Similar Eriocnemis, Gorgeted puffleg, Turquoise‑throated puffleg, Coppery‑bellied puffleg, Black‑thighed puffleg | ||
The colorful puffleg (Eriocnemis mirabilis) is a critically endangered hummingbird endemic to Colombia.
In 2005, Swarovski donated funds which allowed the American Bird Conservancy and Fundación ProAves to create a reserve for this species.
The colorful puffleg population is estimated at around 250–999 adult birds.
References
Colorful puffleg Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA