About the Colorful Puffleg
The colorful puffleg is an Endangered species of hummingbird in the "brilliants", tribe Heliantheini in subfamily Lesbiinae. It is endemic to Colombia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Eriocnemis mirabilis |
| Species Codes | colpuf2, COPU |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Colorful Puffleg belong to?
The Colorful Puffleg (Eriocnemis mirabilis) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Colorful Puffleg?
The Colorful Puffleg is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Colorful Puffleg?
The colorful puffleg is an Endangered species of hummingbird in the \"brilliants\", tribe Heliantheini in subfamily Lesbiinae. It is endemic to Colombia....
Where can I report a Colorful Puffleg sighting?
You can log sightings of Colorful Puffleg on eBird (ebird.org) using species code colpuf2, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Apodiformes
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
363
Species in Family
2
iNat Observations
EN
IUCN Status
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