Grey-bellied Comet
Taphrolesbia griseiventris
ENEndangered Endemic to Peru
- Family
- Hummingbirds (Trochilidae)
- Order
- Apodiformes
Overview
The grey-bellied comet (Taphrolesbia griseiventris) is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae.
It is found only in a few small areas of Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland and rural gardens. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Andes of northwestern Peru (southern Cajamarca to western Huánuco).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Grey-bellied comet
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
