Greenish Puffleg

Haplophaedia aureliae

Least Concern

Aves · Apodiformes · Trochilidae

About

The greenish puffleg is a species of hummingbird in the "brilliants", tribe Heliantheini in subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, and Peru.

Fun Fact

An early author included Haplophaedia in genus Eriocnemis but later work confirmed that they are separate sister genera.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feeds on insects that it gleans from leaves.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance