About the Butterfly Coquette
The butterfly coquette is a species of hummingbird in the "coquettes", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Lophornis verreauxii |
| Species Codes | fescoq2, BUCO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Butterfly Coquette belong to?
The Butterfly Coquette (Lophornis verreauxii) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Butterfly Coquette?
The butterfly coquette is a species of hummingbird in the \"coquettes\", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela....
Where can I report a Butterfly Coquette sighting?
You can log sightings of Butterfly Coquette on eBird (ebird.org) using species code fescoq2, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
363
Species in Family
49
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