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Hoary Puffleg

Haplophaedia lugens

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (حيوانات)
Phylum
Chordata (حبليات)
Class
Aves (طيور)
Order
Apodiformes (سماميات)
Family
Trochilidae
Genus
Haplophaedia
Species
Haplophaedia lugens (Hoary Puffleg)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ハイイロアシゲハチドリ
Chinese 苍蓬腿蜂鸟
Spanish Helechero del Pacífico
French Érione givrée
German Schuppenbauch-Höschenkolibri
Russian Седая хаплофедия

Similar Species in Haplophaedia

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Greenish Puffleg
Haplophaedia aureliae
Least Concern
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Buff-thighed Puffleg
Haplophaedia assimilis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hoary Puffleg?
The scientific name of Hoary Puffleg is Haplophaedia lugens. It belongs to the genus Haplophaedia.
What is the conservation status of Hoary Puffleg?
Hoary Puffleg (Haplophaedia lugens) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Hoary Puffleg live?
Hoary Puffleg is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway.
What family does Hoary Puffleg belong to?
Hoary Puffleg (Haplophaedia lugens) belongs to the genus Haplophaedia, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.
What kingdom does Hoary Puffleg belong to?
Hoary Puffleg (Haplophaedia lugens) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).
What are the closest relatives of Hoary Puffleg?
The closest relatives of Hoary Puffleg in the genus Haplophaedia include Greenish Puffleg, Buff-thighed Puffleg.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Haplophaedia — 3 Species

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Greenish Puffleg
Haplophaedia aureliae
LC
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Hoary Puffleg
Haplophaedia lugens
NT
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Buff-thighed Puffleg
Haplophaedia assimilis
LC
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