About the Long-tailed Sylph
The long-tailed sylph is a species of hummingbird in the "coquettes", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Aglaiocercus kingii |
| Species Codes | lotsyl1, LTSY |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Long-tailed Sylph belong to?
The Long-tailed Sylph (Aglaiocercus kingii) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Long-tailed Sylph?
The long-tailed sylph is a species of hummingbird in the \"coquettes\", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela....
Where can I report a Long-tailed Sylph sighting?
You can log sightings of Long-tailed Sylph on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lotsyl1, or on iNaturalist.
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