About the Hoary Puffleg
The hoary puffleg is a species of hummingbird in the "brilliants", tribe Heliantheini in subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Haplophaedia lugens |
| Species Codes | hoapuf1, HOPU |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Hoary Puffleg belong to?
The Hoary Puffleg (Haplophaedia lugens) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Hoary Puffleg?
The Hoary Puffleg is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Hoary Puffleg?
The hoary puffleg is a species of hummingbird in the \"brilliants\", tribe Heliantheini in subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador....
Where can I report a Hoary Puffleg sighting?
You can log sightings of Hoary Puffleg on eBird (ebird.org) using species code hoapuf1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Apodiformes
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
363
Species in Family
29
iNat Observations
NT
IUCN Status
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