White-vented Plumeleteer
Chalybura buffonii
The White-vented Plumeleteer (Chalybura buffonii) is a uncommon hummingbird found in 5 countries, weighing about 7 g. The white-vented plumeleteer is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae.
About the White-vented Plumeleteer
The white-vented plumeleteer is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela.
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How to identify it
The white-vented plumeleteer is 10.5 to 12 cm (4.1 to 4.7 in) long. Males weigh 6 to 7.3 g (0.21 to 0.26 oz) and females 5.9 to 7.9 g (0.21 to 0.28 oz). All of the subspecies except intermedia have a black bill and black feet; that one has a pinkish base to the mandible and pale pink to red feet. Males of the nominate subspecies C. b. buffonii have mostly dark metallic green upperparts with a bronzy tinge to the crown and coppery bronze uppertail coverts. Their upper breast is bluish, lower breast bright metallic green, the lower belly whitish, and the undertail coverts long and white. Voice: The white-vented plumeleteer's song has not been described in words, but it is known to make "chip" notes while foraging.
Where it lives
When to see it
The White-vented Plumeleteer can be seen all year round, with peak activity in October. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a White-vented Plumeleteer?
- The white-vented plumeleteer is 10.5 to 12 cm (4.1 to 4.7 in) long. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a White-vented Plumeleteer?
- The White-vented Plumeleteer is a tiny sized bird weighing about 7 g.
- Where can you see a White-vented Plumeleteer?
- The White-vented Plumeleteer occurs in 5 countries, including Colombia, Panama, Venezuela, Ecuador and Peru.
- What birds look similar to a White-vented Plumeleteer?
- The White-vented Plumeleteer is most easily confused with the Bronze-tailed Plumeleteer.
- Is the White-vented Plumeleteer endangered?
- The White-vented Plumeleteer is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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