White-vented Plumeleteer
Chalybura buffonii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="chalybura-buffonii"></birdfyi-bird>The White-vented Plumeleteer (Chalybura buffonii) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 12.8 cm and a weight of 6.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
A medium-sized hummingbird (11-12 cm) found in humid forests from Panama to Venezuela and Ecuador. Green plumage with white vent. Feathered leg puffs. Nectarivore of forest undergrowth. Named after the French naturalist Buffon.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 12.8 cm | 5.0 in |
| Weight | 6.75 g | 0.24 oz |
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found in humid forests from Panama to Venezuela and Ecuador. Resident in lowland and foothill forest undergrowth.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on nectar from lowland forest flowers in Colombia and Venezuela. Supplements with insects and spiders caught near blooms.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Fledging: 21 days.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Melodic, descending two-note whistle; pure warm tones stepping down smoothly, given persistently from perch.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Chalybura |
| Species | Chalybura buffonii |
Distribution
White-vented Plumeleteer has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family