About the Emerald-bellied Puffleg
The emerald-bellied puffleg is a species of hummingbird in the "brilliants", tribe Heliantheini in the subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Eriocnemis aline |
| Species Codes | embpuf1, EBPU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Emerald-bellied Puffleg belong to?
The Emerald-bellied Puffleg (Eriocnemis aline) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Emerald-bellied Puffleg?
The emerald-bellied puffleg is a species of hummingbird in the \"brilliants\", tribe Heliantheini in the subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru....
Where can I report a Emerald-bellied Puffleg sighting?
You can log sightings of Emerald-bellied Puffleg on eBird (ebird.org) using species code embpuf1, or on iNaturalist.
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