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White-vented Plumeleteer

Chalybura buffonii

Least Concern
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Um beija-flor de tamanho médio-grande nomeado pelas suas coberteiras supracaudais brancas, os plumeleteers-de-barriga-branca têm plumagem verde brilhante com um bico rosa-avermelhado vistoso e são encontrados em florestas úmidas de planície e encostas desde o Panamá pelo norte da América do Sul até a Venezuela e Trinidad. Habitam bordas de floresta e clareiras em altitudes de até 1.400 metros. Os machos são defensores agressivos de território. Importantes polinizadores de Heliconias de flores grandes e outras plantas tropicais do sub-bosque em toda a sua área de ocorrência.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

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 White-vented Plumeleteer?
The scientific name of White-vented Plumeleteer is Chalybura buffonii. It belongs to the genus Chalybura.
What is the conservation status of White-vented Plumeleteer?
White-vented Plumeleteer (Chalybura buffonii) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does White-vented Plumeleteer live?
White-vented Plumeleteer is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does White-vented Plumeleteer belong to?
White-vented Plumeleteer (Chalybura buffonii) belongs to the genus Chalybura, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.
Is White-vented Plumeleteer endangered?
No, White-vented Plumeleteer (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 White-vented Plumeleteer belong to?
White-vented Plumeleteer (Chalybura buffonii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of White-vented Plumeleteer?
The closest relatives of White-vented Plumeleteer in the genus Chalybura include Bronze-tailed Plumeleteer.

Native Range — 4 Countries

Genus Chalybura — 2 Species

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White-vented Plumeleteer
Chalybura buffonii
LC
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Bronze-tailed Plumeleteer
Chalybura urochrysia
LC

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