Buffy Hummingbird
NameBuffy Hummingbird
Common NameBuffy Hummingbird
Scientific NameLeucippus fallax
FamilyTrochilidae
Wingspan (cm)11
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)4.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull green, sometimes with a bronze sheen. The underparts are buffy to cinnamon, particularly on the flanks and belly, with a paler buff throat. The bill is entirely black and relatively long and straight.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of high-pitched, rapid chips or squeaks, often described as 'tsip-tsip-tsip' or a dry 'chup'.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, urban, desert
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in northern South America, primarily in northeastern Colombia and northwestern Venezuela.
Identifying FeaturesBuffy underparts, Dull green upperparts, Long, straight black bill, Medium size for a hummingbird
Description
The Buffy Hummingbird is a medium-sized hummingbird characterized by its buffy underparts and dull green upperparts. It possesses a relatively long, straight black bill, which it uses to feed on nectar and small insects. This species is often found in arid and semi-arid scrublands, dry forests, and cultivated areas.
