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Colibri de Buffon

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

Apodiformes (Apodiformes)

Species

Chalybura buffonii (Colibri de Buffon)

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Colibri de Buffon?

The scientific name of Colibri de Buffon is Chalybura buffonii. It belongs to the genus Chalybura.

What is the conservation status of Colibri de Buffon?

Colibri de Buffon (Chalybura buffonii) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Colibri de Buffon live?

Colibri de Buffon is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Colibri de Buffon belong to?

Colibri de Buffon (Chalybura buffonii) belongs to the genus Chalybura, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.

Is Colibri de Buffon endangered?

No, Colibri de Buffon (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 Colibri de Buffon belong to?

Colibri de Buffon (Chalybura buffonii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Colibri de Buffon?

The closest relatives of Colibri de Buffon in the genus Chalybura include Colibri à queue bronzée.