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White-vented Plumeleteer

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.

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Apodiformes (Apodiformes)

Species

Chalybura buffonii (White-vented Plumeleteer)

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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Bronze-tailed Plumeleteer

Chalybura urochrysia

Least Concern

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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.