About the Buff-tailed Coronet
The buff-tailed coronet is a species of hummingbird in the 'Brilliants' tribe Heliantheini, within the subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Boissonneaua flavescens |
| Species Codes | butcor1, BTCO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Buff-tailed Coronet belong to?
The Buff-tailed Coronet (Boissonneaua flavescens) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Buff-tailed Coronet?
The buff-tailed coronet is a species of hummingbird in the 'Brilliants' tribe Heliantheini, within the subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela....
Where can I report a Buff-tailed Coronet sighting?
You can log sightings of Buff-tailed Coronet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code butcor1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
363
Species in Family
3,102
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