About the Buffy Hummingbird
The buffy hummingbird is a species of bird in the hummingbird family Trochilidae. It is the only species placed in the genus Leucippus. This bird lives in dry forest and scrubland in northern South America where it feeds on insects and the nectar, flesh, and juice of cactus fruits.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Leucippus fallax |
| Species Codes | bufhum1, BUHU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Buffy Hummingbird belong to?
The Buffy Hummingbird (Leucippus fallax) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Buffy Hummingbird?
The buffy hummingbird is a species of bird in the hummingbird family Trochilidae. It is the only species placed in the genus Leucippus. This bird lives in dry forest and scrubland in northern South America where it feeds on insects and the nectar, flesh, and juice of cactus fruits....
Where can I report a Buffy Hummingbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Buffy Hummingbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bufhum1, or on iNaturalist.
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