Sapphire-vented Puffleg

Metallura iracunda

The Sapphire-vented Puffleg is a striking hummingbird species found in the Andes of South America. It is characterized by its iridescent green and blue plumage, with a vibrant sapphire-blue patch on its lower back. This small hummingbird is known for its agile flight and its preference for high-altitude montane forests and cloud forests. It feeds on nectar from a variety of flowers and is an important pollinator in its ecosystem. Due to habitat loss and potential threats from climate change, the conservation status of the Sapphire-vented Puffleg is currently classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN.

Habitat: Montane forests and cloud forests