About the Peruvian Piedtail
The Peruvian piedtail, locally called Colibrí Colipinto Peruano, is a species of hummingbird in the "coquettes", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is endemic to Peru.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Phlogophilus harterti |
| Species Codes | perpie1, PEPI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Peruvian Piedtail belong to?
The Peruvian Piedtail (Phlogophilus harterti) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Peruvian Piedtail?
The Peruvian piedtail, locally called Colibrí Colipinto Peruano, is a species of hummingbird in the \"coquettes\", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is endemic to Peru....
Where can I report a Peruvian Piedtail sighting?
You can log sightings of Peruvian Piedtail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code perpie1, or on iNaturalist.
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Apodiformes
Order
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