Comments on: New Discovery: Gorgeted Puffleg

By: cenoxo

cenoxo — Wed, 16 May 2007 04:52:46 +0000

Pretty bird — his wonderful name is almost bigger than he is. Here's a high-res image. This new little Puffleg is one of several species of Eriocnemis hummingbirds (Google images).

By: shumway10973

shumway10973 — Tue, 15 May 2007 15:16:56 +0000

Not the most beautiful hummingbird, but very interesting. Kinda big for a hummingbird. Then the Andes has the largest and smallest (I believe) hummingbirds within a few miles of each other, mostly vertical. The smallest lives quite high in the Andes, and literally hibernates every night just to stay alive.

By: Mnynames

Mnynames — Mon, 14 May 2007 19:29:32 +0000

Enjoy it now, because human encroachment can only mean one thing-

bye-bye, birdie!

By: Bob Michaels

Bob Michaels — Mon, 14 May 2007 04:10:51 +0000

More Info on Bird Life Int’l Exciting discovery in an unprotected mountain area of Columbia. I can only hope that the entire area is protected.

By: traveler

traveler — Mon, 14 May 2007 02:52:10 +0000

I remember all the wonderful birds of home. I miss Colombia and I am glad to hear good news coming from there for a change.

By: fuzzy

fuzzy — Mon, 14 May 2007 02:48:32 +0000

Gorgeous! I LOVE hummingbirds!