Glowing Puffleg

Eriocnemis vestita

The Glowing Puffleg (Eriocnemis vestita) is a stunning hummingbird species found in the Andes of South America. It is characterized by its iridescent green and blue plumage, with a distinctive white patch on its belly. This small bird is known for its agile flight and its preference for high-altitude montane forests and cloud forests. The Glowing Puffleg primarily feeds on nectar from various flowers and is an important pollinator in its ecosystem. Due to habitat loss and potential climate change impacts, the conservation status of this species is currently classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN.

Habitat: Montane forests and cloud forests