About the Gorgeted Puffleg
The gorgeted puffleg is a Critically Endangered species of hummingbird in the "brilliants", tribe Heliantheini in subfamily Lesbiinae. It is endemic to Colombia. It was discovered in 2005 and confirmed as a species new to science in 2007.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Eriocnemis isabellae |
| Species Codes | gorpuf1, GOPU |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Gorgeted Puffleg belong to?
The Gorgeted Puffleg (Eriocnemis isabellae) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Gorgeted Puffleg?
The Gorgeted Puffleg is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Gorgeted Puffleg?
The gorgeted puffleg is a Critically Endangered species of hummingbird in the \"brilliants\", tribe Heliantheini in subfamily Lesbiinae. It is endemic to Colombia. It was discovered in 2005 and confirmed as a species new to science in 2007....
Where can I report a Gorgeted Puffleg sighting?
You can log sightings of Gorgeted Puffleg on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gorpuf1, or on iNaturalist.
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