About the Sapphire-vented Puffleg
The sapphire-vented puffleg is a species of hummingbird in the "brilliants", tribe Heliantheini in subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and possibly Venezuela.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Eriocnemis luciani |
| Species Codes | savpuf1, SVNP, SVPU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sapphire-vented Puffleg belong to?
The Sapphire-vented Puffleg (Eriocnemis luciani) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Sapphire-vented Puffleg?
The sapphire-vented puffleg is a species of hummingbird in the \"brilliants\", tribe Heliantheini in subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and possibly Venezuela....
Where can I report a Sapphire-vented Puffleg sighting?
You can log sightings of Sapphire-vented Puffleg on eBird (ebird.org) using species code savpuf1, or on iNaturalist.
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