About the Bronze-tailed Thornbill
The bronze-tailed thornbill is a species of hummingbird in the "coquettes", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Colombia and Venezuela.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Chalcostigma heteropogon |
| Species Codes | brttho1, BTTH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bronze-tailed Thornbill belong to?
The Bronze-tailed Thornbill (Chalcostigma heteropogon) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Bronze-tailed Thornbill?
The bronze-tailed thornbill is a species of hummingbird in the \"coquettes\", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Colombia and Venezuela....
Where can I report a Bronze-tailed Thornbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Bronze-tailed Thornbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code brttho1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
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Species in Family
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