Ecuadorian Piedtail
Phlogophilus hemileucurus
The Ecuadorian piedtail is a species of hummingbird in the "coquettes", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Apodiformes
Family
Trochilidae
Genus
Phlogophilus
Ecuadorian Piedtail belongs to the family Trochilidae, order Apodiformes, within the Aves class.
Species Profile
The Ecuadorian piedtail is a species of hummingbird in the "coquettes", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
The Ecuadorian Piedtail faces significant threats from habitat loss and fragmentation due to deforestation, agricultural expansion, and human settlement in its limited Andean cloud forest range. Climate change poses additional risks by altering the temperature and moisture conditions of its specialized high-altitude habitat. The species' restricted geographic range makes it particularly vulnerable to these environmental pressures.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Inhabits humid montane cloud forests and forest edges in the Andes, typically at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters. Prefers areas with dense vegetation, epiphytes, and abundant flowering plants that provide nectar sources.
Threats
Agricultural expansion
Climate change impacts on cloud forest ecosystems
Deforestation and habitat loss
Habitat fragmentation
Human settlement and development
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Ecuadorian Piedtail (Phlogophilus hemileucurus). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/ecuadorian-piedtail