About the Buff-winged Starfrontlet
The buff-winged starfrontlet is a species of hummingbird in the "brilliants", tribe Heliantheini in subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Coeligena lutetiae |
| Species Codes | buwsta1, BWST |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Buff-winged Starfrontlet belong to?
The Buff-winged Starfrontlet (Coeligena lutetiae) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Buff-winged Starfrontlet?
The buff-winged starfrontlet is a species of hummingbird in the \"brilliants\", tribe Heliantheini in subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru....
Where can I report a Buff-winged Starfrontlet sighting?
You can log sightings of Buff-winged Starfrontlet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code buwsta1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
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Species in Family
954
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