About the Marvelous Spatuletail
The marvelous spatuletail is an endangered species of hummingbird in the "brilliants", tribe Heliantheini in subfamily Lesbiinae. It is endemic to northern Peru.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Loddigesia mirabilis |
| Species Codes | marspa1, MASP |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Marvelous Spatuletail belong to?
The Marvelous Spatuletail (Loddigesia mirabilis) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Marvelous Spatuletail?
The Marvelous Spatuletail is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Marvelous Spatuletail?
The marvelous spatuletail is an endangered species of hummingbird in the \"brilliants\", tribe Heliantheini in subfamily Lesbiinae. It is endemic to northern Peru....
Where can I report a Marvelous Spatuletail sighting?
You can log sightings of Marvelous Spatuletail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code marspa1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
363
Species in Family
91
iNat Observations
NT
IUCN Status
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