About the Glowing Puffleg
The glowing puffleg is a species of hummingbird in the "brilliants", tribe Heliantheini in subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Eriocnemis vestita |
| Species Codes | glopuf2, GLPU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Glowing Puffleg belong to?
The Glowing Puffleg (Eriocnemis vestita) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Glowing Puffleg?
The glowing puffleg is a species of hummingbird in the \"brilliants\", tribe Heliantheini in subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela....
Where can I report a Glowing Puffleg sighting?
You can log sightings of Glowing Puffleg on eBird (ebird.org) using species code glopuf2, or on iNaturalist.
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