Gorgeted Puffleg
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| Eriocnemis isabellae Cortés-Diago, Weller et al., 2007[1] |
The Gorgeted Puffleg (Eriocnemis isabellae) is a hummingbird endemic to Colombia. This species was discovered in 2005, but not confirmed as new until 2007. It faces the risk of extinction, and therefore a status of Critically Endangered has been recommended: its only known habitat, the cloud forests of the Serrania del Pinche (Choco region), is under threat by agriculture, especially coca farming.[1]
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.[2]
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- ^ a b Stunning new hummingbird species needs immediate protection. BirdLife International (2007-05-14). Retrieved on 2007-05-16.
- ^ "New hummingbird species discovered in Colombia", ABC News Online, 2007-05-14. Retrieved on 2007-05-16.
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