description Buff-thighed puffleg Overview
The buff-thighed puffleg, Haplophaedia assimilis, is a hummingbird native to the Andes of Peru and Bolivia. It belongs to a group known as pufflegs because conspicuous feather tufts cover the upper portions of their legs; in this species, those tufts are pale buff. The bird inhabits humid montane forest and forest edges, where it feeds on flower nectar and supplements its diet with small arthropods.
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What is the scientific name of the buff-thighed puffleg?
The buff-thighed puffleg is Haplophaedia assimilis. It is a hummingbird of the Andes, especially in Peru and Bolivia.
Why is it called a puffleg?
Pufflegs have conspicuous feather tufts covering the upper parts of their legs. In Haplophaedia assimilis, those tufts are pale buff, which explains the species' common name.
Where does the buff-thighed puffleg live?
It occurs in Andean habitats in Peru and Bolivia, including humid montane forest and high-elevation vegetation. Its range follows the mountain environments where many specialized hummingbirds feed and breed.
How does the buff-thighed puffleg feed?
Like other hummingbirds, it uses a long bill and hovering flight to take nectar from flowers. It also catches or consumes small arthropods, which provide important protein.
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