Ecuadorian Piedtail
A species of Piedtails Scientific name : Phlogophilus hemileucurus Genus : Piedtails
Ecuadorian Piedtail, A species of Piedtails
Botanical name: Phlogophilus hemileucurus
Genus: Piedtails
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Description
Description
The Ecuadorian piedtail (Phlogophilus hemileucurus) is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. It is becoming rare due to habitat loss. 
Size
8 cm
Feeding Habits
Ecuadorian Piedtail subsists primarily on nectar from Rubiaceae, Ericaceae, and Gesneriaceae plants, often clinging to corollas while feeding. Additionally, ecuadorian Piedtail gleans insects from plant surfaces, showcasing diverse foraging tactics.
Habitat
The ecuadorian Piedtail is typically found in the forest edges and secondary growth areas of the Andean foothills. These birds are known to inhabit environments where they forage in the lower to middle vegetative strata, generally between 2 to 4 meters above ground level.
Dite type
Nectivorous
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Hummingbirds Genus
Piedtails Species
Ecuadorian Piedtail 
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