Gray-bellied Comet
Taphrolesbia griseiventris
EndangeredAves · Apodiformes · Trochilidae
About
The grey-bellied comet is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is found only in a few small areas of Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland and rural gardens. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Fun Fact
Habitat modification and loss are the largest contributing factor to the species declining population.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found living in five separate, but close sites in north central Peru in the Andes mountains.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Loss
- Poaching and Hunting
- Human-Wildlife Conflict
- Disease