
Greenish Puffleg
A species of Haplophaedia pufflegs Scientific name : Haplophaedia aureliae Genus : Haplophaedia pufflegs
Greenish Puffleg, A species of Haplophaedia pufflegs
Botanical name: Haplophaedia aureliae
Genus: Haplophaedia pufflegs
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Description

The greenish puffleg (Haplophaedia aureliae) is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Panama. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forest and heavily degraded former forest. It is often regarded as including the buff-thighed puffleg as a subspecies.

Size
10 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Greenish Puffleg primarily consumes insects, captured through adept aerial manoeuvres. This species exhibits specialized foraging behavior, tailored to its dietary needs, with a particular affinity for certain insects.
Habitat
The greenish Puffleg typically resides in the understorey of humid and wet montane, as well as pre-montane forests, often frequenting the border areas of these habitats. These birds are adapted to subtropical zones and flourish at elevations ranging from 1500 to 3100 meters above sea level, with their highest abundance recorded below 2500 meters. Such environments are characterized by dense vegetation, offering shelter and foraging opportunities.
Dite type
Nectivorous


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Feeding Habits
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Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Hummingbirds Genus
Haplophaedia pufflegs Species
Greenish Puffleg