About the Ecuadorian Piedtail
The Ecuadorian piedtail is a species of hummingbird in the "coquettes", tribe Lesbiini of 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 | Phlogophilus hemileucurus |
| Species Codes | ecupie1, ECPI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Ecuadorian Piedtail belong to?
The Ecuadorian Piedtail (Phlogophilus hemileucurus) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Ecuadorian Piedtail?
The Ecuadorian piedtail is a species of hummingbird in the \"coquettes\", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru....
Where can I report a Ecuadorian Piedtail sighting?
You can log sightings of Ecuadorian Piedtail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ecupie1, or on iNaturalist.
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Apodiformes
Order
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Species in Family
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