About the Blue-capped Puffleg
The blue-capped puffleg is a species of hummingbird in the "brilliants", tribe Heliantheini in subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Argentina and Bolivia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Eriocnemis glaucopoides |
| Species Codes | blcpuf1, BCPU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blue-capped Puffleg belong to?
The Blue-capped Puffleg (Eriocnemis glaucopoides) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Blue-capped Puffleg?
The blue-capped puffleg is a species of hummingbird in the \"brilliants\", tribe Heliantheini in subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Argentina and Bolivia....
Where can I report a Blue-capped Puffleg sighting?
You can log sightings of Blue-capped Puffleg on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blcpuf1, or on iNaturalist.
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