Coppery-bellied Puffleg
A species of Typical Pufflegs Scientific name : Eriocnemis cupreoventris Genus : Typical Pufflegs
Coppery-bellied Puffleg, A species of Typical Pufflegs
Botanical name: Eriocnemis cupreoventris
Genus: Typical Pufflegs
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Description
Description
The coppery-bellied puffleg (Eriocnemis cupreoventris) is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is found in Colombia and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forest and subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland. It is threatened by habitat loss. 
Size
10 cm
Feeding Habits
Coppery-bellied Puffleg predominantly feeds on nectar from short-corolla plants like Palicourea and Cavendishia, often clinging to flowers while eating. Additionally, coppery-bellied Puffleg hawks insects from perches. This species shows territorial behaviors when foraging from small flowering trees and shrubs.
Habitat
The coppery-bellied Puffleg typically inhabits montane forest borders, shrubby slopes, and the open páramo, occasionally venturing into humid forests. This species favors areas characterized by upper subtropical to lower temperate climates, often found amid regions with open vegetation.
Dite type
Nectivorous
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Hummingbirds Genus
Typical Pufflegs Species
Coppery-bellied Puffleg 
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