Colibrí Chupasavia
Buff-tailed Coronet
Boissonneaua flavescens
Song
Buff-tailed Coronet
Appearance: The Buff-tailed Coronet is a medium-sized hummingbird measuring 10 to 12 cm in length. It has a striking appearance with green plumage. The upperparts are metallic green, while the underparts are a lighter green or grayish-green. The species is named for its buff-colored tail. The tail feathers have buff or rufous edges. It has a straight, black bill and a white spot behind the eye.
Habitat: The Buff-tailed Coronet is found at elevations ranging from 1,200 to 3,400 m above sea level. It inhabits montane forests, cloud forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane environments. It is seen at forest edges and in clearings.
Behavior: The Buff-tailed Coronet feeds on nectar, which it obtains from a variety of flowering plants. It consumes small insects and spiders for protein. It is known for its agile and acrobatic flight. This species can be territorial defending feeding areas from other hummingbirds.
Breeding: The Buff-tailed Coronet builds cup-shaped nests made of plant fibers and moss placed on branches or ledges. The female lays two white eggs and is responsible for incubating them and caring for the young.
Conservation Status: The Buff-tailed Coronet is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
MALE
FEMALE
Distribution
the Buff-tailed Coronet is found along the slopes of the three ranges of the Andean mountains.
Taxonomy
The Buff-tailed Coronet (Boissonneaua flavescens)
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Aves (Birds)
- Order: Caprimulgiformes
- Family: Trochilidae
- Genus: Boissonneaua
- Species: Boissonneaua flavescens
Vocalization
High-pitched Chips and Chirps: These are short, sharp sounds that are often repeated in quick succession. They can be used for communication between individuals or as part of territorial displays.
Trills: These are more complex, rapid sequences of notes that can vary in pitch and rhythm. Trills are often used during courtship displays or as a means of asserting dominance over a territory.
Wing Sounds: Although not vocalizations, the rapid wing beats of the Buff-tailed Coronet can produce a humming or buzzing sound which is common among hummingbirds and can be part of their acoustic presence in their habitat.
