About the Buff-thighed Puffleg
The buff-thighed puffleg is a species of hummingbird in the "brilliants", tribe Heliantheini in subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Bolivia and Peru.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Haplophaedia assimilis |
| Species Codes | butpuf1, BTPU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Buff-thighed Puffleg belong to?
The Buff-thighed Puffleg (Haplophaedia assimilis) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Buff-thighed Puffleg?
The buff-thighed puffleg is a species of hummingbird in the \"brilliants\", tribe Heliantheini in subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Bolivia and Peru....
Where can I report a Buff-thighed Puffleg sighting?
You can log sightings of Buff-thighed Puffleg on eBird (ebird.org) using species code butpuf1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
363
Species in Family
20
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