Sapphire-vented Puffleg

Metallura aeneocauda

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 patch on its vent. This species is known for its agile flight and its preference for high-altitude montane forests and cloud forests. The Sapphire-vented Puffleg primarily feeds on nectar from a variety of flowering plants, and it may also consume small insects. Due to habitat loss and potential threats from climate change, the conservation status of this species is currently classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN.

Habitat: Montane forests and cloud forests