About the Bronze-tailed Comet
The bronze-tailed comet is a species of hummingbird in the "coquettes", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is endemic to Peru.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Polyonymus caroli |
| Species Codes | brtcom1, BTCO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bronze-tailed Comet belong to?
The Bronze-tailed Comet (Polyonymus caroli) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Bronze-tailed Comet?
The bronze-tailed comet is a species of hummingbird in the \"coquettes\", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is endemic to Peru....
Where can I report a Bronze-tailed Comet sighting?
You can log sightings of Bronze-tailed Comet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code brtcom1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
363
Species in Family
50
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