Buffy Hummingbird
Leucippus fallax
Least ConcernAves · Apodiformes · Trochilidae
About
The buffy hummingbird is a species of bird in the hummingbird family Trochilidae. It is the only species placed in the genus Leucippus. This bird lives in dry forest and scrubland in northern South America where it feeds on insects and the nectar, flesh, and juice of cactus fruits.
Fun Fact
Its natural habitats are desert shrubland, thorny shrubs in arid areas and mangrove areas at elevations of up to 500 metres (1,600 ft).
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Consumes the nectar of such plants as Agave and Hibiscus and various species of cacti.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance