Leucippus (bird)
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Leucippus is a genus of hummingbirds. Its members are found in western South America. Two species, L. chionogaster and L. viridicauda, are commonly placed in the genus Amazilia, while a third species, L. hypostictus, often is placed in the monotypic Taphrospilus.
[edit] Species
- Buffy Hummingbird, Leucippus fallax
- Tumbes Hummingbird, Leucippus baeri
- Spot-throated Hummingbird, Leucippus taczanowskii
- Olive-spotted Hummingbird, Leucippus chlorocercus
- White-bellied Hummingbird, Leucippus chionogaster
- Green-and-white Hummingbird, Leucippus viridicauda
- Many-spotted Hummingbird, Leucippus hypostictus
[edit] References
- Hilty, Steven L (2003). Birds of Venezuela. London: Christopher Helm. ISBN 0-7136-6418-5.
