About the Black-eared Fairy
The black-eared fairy is a species of hummingbird in the subfamily Polytminae, the mangoes. It is found in every mainland South American country except Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Heliothryx auritus |
| Species Codes | bkefai1, BEFA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-eared Fairy belong to?
The Black-eared Fairy (Heliothryx auritus) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Black-eared Fairy?
The black-eared fairy is a species of hummingbird in the subfamily Polytminae, the mangoes. It is found in every mainland South American country except Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay....
Where can I report a Black-eared Fairy sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-eared Fairy on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bkefai1, or on iNaturalist.
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Apodiformes
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