About the Mountain Velvetbreast
The mountain velvetbreast is a species of hummingbird in the "brilliants", tribe Heliantheini in subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Lafresnaya lafresnayi |
| Species Codes | mouvel1, MOVE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mountain Velvetbreast belong to?
The Mountain Velvetbreast (Lafresnaya lafresnayi) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Mountain Velvetbreast?
The mountain velvetbreast is a species of hummingbird in the \"brilliants\", tribe Heliantheini in subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela....
Where can I report a Mountain Velvetbreast sighting?
You can log sightings of Mountain Velvetbreast on eBird (ebird.org) using species code mouvel1, or on iNaturalist.
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Apodiformes
Order
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Species in Family
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