Buff-tailed Coronet

Buff-tailed Coronet

Boissonneaua flavescens

Least Concern

Aves · Apodiformes · Trochilidae

About

The buff-tailed coronet is a species of hummingbird in the 'Brilliants' tribe Heliantheini, within the subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

Fun Fact

The buff-tailed coronet shares genus Boissonneaua with two other coronets, the chestnut-breasted (B.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Inhabits the interior and edges of humid to wet montane forest, cloudforest, and elfin forest.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance