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Kupferglanz-Höschenkolibri

Haplophaedia aureliae

Least Concern

About

A small, greenish hummingbird of humid Andean forests in Colombia, Ecuador, and Panama, greenish pufflegs are named for the distinctive white fluffy leg puffs — feather tufts on the tarsi — shared by all members of the puffleg genus Haplophaedia. They inhabit forest edges and secondary growth at elevations of 800–2,100 meters, foraging for nectar at small flowering plants in the understory. Listed as Least Concern with relatively stable populations across their range.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ミドリアシゲハチドリ
Chinese 淡綠蓬腿蜂鳥
Spanish helechero común
French Érione d'Aurélie
German Kupferglanz-Höschenkolibri
Russian Зелёная хаплофедия

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Kupferglanz-Höschenkolibri?
The scientific name of Kupferglanz-Höschenkolibri is Haplophaedia aureliae. It belongs to the genus Haplophaedia.
What is the conservation status of Kupferglanz-Höschenkolibri?
Kupferglanz-Höschenkolibri (Haplophaedia aureliae) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Kupferglanz-Höschenkolibri live?
Kupferglanz-Höschenkolibri is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway.
What family does Kupferglanz-Höschenkolibri belong to?
Kupferglanz-Höschenkolibri (Haplophaedia aureliae) belongs to the genus Haplophaedia, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.
Is Kupferglanz-Höschenkolibri endangered?
No, Kupferglanz-Höschenkolibri (Haplophaedia aureliae) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Kupferglanz-Höschenkolibri belong to?
Kupferglanz-Höschenkolibri (Haplophaedia aureliae) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Kupferglanz-Höschenkolibri?
The closest relatives of Kupferglanz-Höschenkolibri in the genus Haplophaedia include Fahlschenkel-Höschenkolibri, Schuppenbauch-Höschenkolibri.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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