About the Lesser Violetear
The Lesser Violetear (Colibri cyanotus) is a species of bird in the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), within the order Apodiformes. This family contains 363 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code lesvio1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Colibri cyanotus |
| Species Codes | lesvio1, LEVI, GRVI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Lesser Violetear belong to?
The Lesser Violetear (Colibri cyanotus) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Lesser Violetear?
The Lesser Violetear is a member of the Hummingbirds family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Lesser Violetear sighting?
You can log sightings of Lesser Violetear on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lesvio1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Hummingbirds 363 species
More Birds in Order Apodiformes
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
363
Species in Family
5,373
iNat Observations
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