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Scientists in Colombia have discovered a new species of hummingbird: “A newfound denizen in Colombia’s forest, but its future may be choked by the slashing and burning of trees by coca farmers, researchers said. The gorgeted puffleg, a rare hummingbird that boasts a plumage of violet blue and iridescent green on its throat, has been discovered living in the cloud forests of southwestern Colombia, researchers announced. The species belongs to the puffleg genus, which appear to have ‘little cotton balls above their legs,’ said Luis Mazariegos-Hurtado, who has spent 30 years documenting hummingbirds and founded the Colombian Hummingbird Conservancy.”

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