Buff-tailed Coronet

Boissonneaua flavescens

Conservation Status

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

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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