Black-thighed Puffleg, Termales del Ruiz, Colombia

Uncommon high altitude hummingbird from the central Andes. This one was photographed near a feeder in the botanical garden of Termales del Ruiz during an ice cold shower.

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Thibaud Aronson

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Oooh good one! Posted 2 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
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  Thanks! Posted 2 years ago

Christine Young

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It's adorably fluffy. Posted 2 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
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  And probably quite cold too! Posted 2 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
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    At least it has a feather jacket. Posted 2 years ago

NattyOne

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Nice one, Ferdy! Posted 2 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
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  Thanks, David! Posted 2 years ago

The Black-thighed Puffleg

The black-thighed puffleg is a species of hummingbird in the "brilliants", tribe Heliantheini in subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador.

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Similar species: Swifts And Hummingbirds

Species identified by Ferdy Christant