Black-thighed Puffleg
Black-thighed Puffleg
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The Blue-capped Puffleg is a medium-sized hummingbird known for its iridescent blue crown and distinctive white leg puffs. It primarily inhabits high-altitude cloud forests and paramo edges in the Andes.
Where to spot
Found in humid montane forests and paramo borders across the Andes, specifically in Colombia and Ecuador.
How to spot
Look for its striking blue crown and conspicuous white leg puffs as it feeds at flowering plants. Its rapid flight and high-pitched calls can also help locate it.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, but particularly visible during mornings and late afternoons when foraging for nectar at flowering shrubs.
Where to spot
Found in humid montane forests and paramo borders across the Andes, specifically in Colombia and Ecuador.
How to spot
Look for its striking blue crown and conspicuous white leg puffs as it feeds at flowering plants. Its rapid flight and high-pitched calls can also help locate it.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, but particularly visible during mornings and late afternoons when foraging for nectar at flowering shrubs.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The vibrant blue iridescence on its crown can appear almost luminescent, shifting in intensity depending on the angle of light.
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