About the Blue-tufted Starthroat
The blue-tufted starthroat is a species of hummingbird in the "mountain gems", tribe Lampornithini in subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and possibly Ecuador.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Heliomaster furcifer |
| Species Codes | bltsta2, BTST |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blue-tufted Starthroat belong to?
The Blue-tufted Starthroat (Heliomaster furcifer) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Blue-tufted Starthroat?
The blue-tufted starthroat is a species of hummingbird in the \"mountain gems\", tribe Lampornithini in subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and possibly Ecuador....
Where can I report a Blue-tufted Starthroat sighting?
You can log sightings of Blue-tufted Starthroat on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bltsta2, or on iNaturalist.
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