Conservationt of Black breasted Puffleg (Eriocnemis nigrivestis)

Conservationt of Black breasted Puffleg (Eriocnemis nigrivestis)

The Black breasted Puffleg (Eriocnemis nigrivestis) is an enigmatic hummingbird, endemic to Ecuador and restricted to the centers of endemism in the Páramo de Los Andes and Central Slopes and inter-Andean valleys, has been considered endangered both global and national level.

In recent years the records have been obtained in altitudes between 2.850 and 3.500 m, although there have been some youngest individuals around 1.700 m, the presence of this species is widespread it is estimated around 68 km², and its overall population is between 250 and 999 individuals.

In 2005 the Municipality of Quito described the Gorgeted Puffleg Pechinegro as emblematic Ave Quito, representing the city for its special characteristics, this species can be seen as important in the western foothills of the Pichincha volcano in Ecoruta Walk Quinde, especially in Yanacocha Reserve.

Has been rated as Critically Endangered by the increase of deforestation that has taken their habitat in recent years, which led to the execution of an action plan for preservation by Bird Conservation Organizations.

If you want to know this Action Plan, visit Bird Conservation at www.avesconservacion.org