Buffy Hummingbird

Leucippus fallax

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · 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

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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