About the Black-throated Brilliant
The black-throated brilliant is a species of hummingbird in tribe Heliantheini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It lives in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Heliodoxa schreibersii |
| Species Codes | bltbri1, BTBB, BTBR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-throated Brilliant belong to?
The Black-throated Brilliant (Heliodoxa schreibersii) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Black-throated Brilliant?
The black-throated brilliant is a species of hummingbird in tribe Heliantheini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It lives in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru....
Where can I report a Black-throated Brilliant sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-throated Brilliant on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bltbri1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
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Species in Family
194
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