About the Black-crested Coquette
The black-crested coquette is a species of hummingbird in the "coquettes", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Lophornis helenae |
| Species Codes | blccoq1, BCCO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-crested Coquette belong to?
The Black-crested Coquette (Lophornis helenae) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Black-crested Coquette?
The black-crested coquette is a species of hummingbird in the \"coquettes\", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua....
Where can I report a Black-crested Coquette sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-crested Coquette on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blccoq1, or on iNaturalist.
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