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Blauschwanz-Buffonkolibri

Chalybura buffonii

Least Concern

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A medium-large hummingbird named for its white undertail coverts, white-vented plumeleteers have glittering green plumage with a brilliant pink-red bill and are found in humid lowland and foothill forest from Panama east through northern South America to Venezuela and Trinidad. They inhabit forest edges and clearings at elevations up to 1,400 meters. Males are aggressive territory defenders. Important pollinators of large-flowered Heliconias and other tropical understory plants across their range.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Aves (Vögel)

Order

Apodiformes (Seglervögel)

Species

Chalybura buffonii (Blauschwanz-Buffonkolibri)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ワタハラハチドリ

Chinese 白腹棕尾蜂鸟

Spanish Calzonario de Buffon

French Colibri de Buffon

German Blauschwanz-Buffonkolibri

Russian Бюффонова халибура

Similar Species in Chalybura

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Bronzeschwanz-Buffonkolibri

Chalybura urochrysia

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blauschwanz-Buffonkolibri?

The scientific name of Blauschwanz-Buffonkolibri is Chalybura buffonii. It belongs to the genus Chalybura.

What is the conservation status of Blauschwanz-Buffonkolibri?

Blauschwanz-Buffonkolibri (Chalybura buffonii) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Blauschwanz-Buffonkolibri live?

Blauschwanz-Buffonkolibri is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Blauschwanz-Buffonkolibri belong to?

Blauschwanz-Buffonkolibri (Chalybura buffonii) belongs to the genus Chalybura, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.

Is Blauschwanz-Buffonkolibri endangered?

No, Blauschwanz-Buffonkolibri (Chalybura buffonii) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Blauschwanz-Buffonkolibri belong to?

Blauschwanz-Buffonkolibri (Chalybura buffonii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Blauschwanz-Buffonkolibri?

The closest relatives of Blauschwanz-Buffonkolibri in the genus Chalybura include Bronzeschwanz-Buffonkolibri.