About the Buffy Helmetcrest
The buffy helmetcrest is a Vulnerable species of hummingbird in the "coquettes", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is endemic to Colombia.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Oxypogon stuebelii |
| Species Codes | bufhel1, BUHE |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Buffy Helmetcrest belong to?
The Buffy Helmetcrest (Oxypogon stuebelii) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Buffy Helmetcrest?
The Buffy Helmetcrest is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Buffy Helmetcrest?
The buffy helmetcrest is a Vulnerable species of hummingbird in the \"coquettes\", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is endemic to Colombia....
Where can I report a Buffy Helmetcrest sighting?
You can log sightings of Buffy Helmetcrest on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bufhel1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
363
Species in Family
244
iNat Observations
VU
IUCN Status
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