About the Black-thighed Puffleg
The black-thighed puffleg is a species of hummingbird in the "brilliants", tribe Heliantheini in subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Eriocnemis derbyi |
| Species Codes | bltpuf1, BTPU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-thighed Puffleg belong to?
The Black-thighed Puffleg (Eriocnemis derbyi) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Black-thighed Puffleg?
The black-thighed puffleg is a species of hummingbird in the \"brilliants\", tribe Heliantheini in subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador....
Where can I report a Black-thighed Puffleg sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-thighed Puffleg on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bltpuf1, or on iNaturalist.
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Apodiformes
Order
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Species in Family
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