About the Fork-tailed Woodnymph
The fork-tailed woodnymph is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in every mainland South American country except Chile and Uruguay.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Thalurania furcata |
| Species Codes | fotwoo1, FTWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Fork-tailed Woodnymph belong to?
The Fork-tailed Woodnymph (Thalurania furcata) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Fork-tailed Woodnymph?
The fork-tailed woodnymph is a species of hummingbird in the \"emeralds\", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in every mainland South American country except Chile and Uruguay....
Where can I report a Fork-tailed Woodnymph sighting?
You can log sightings of Fork-tailed Woodnymph on eBird (ebird.org) using species code fotwoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
363
Species in Family
2,088
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