About the Peruvian Racket-tail
The Peruvian racket-tail is a species of hummingbird in the "brilliants", tribe Heliantheini in subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Ecuador and Peru.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Ocreatus peruanus |
| Species Codes | boorat2, PERT, BRTA, PRTA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Peruvian Racket-tail belong to?
The Peruvian Racket-tail (Ocreatus peruanus) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Peruvian Racket-tail?
The Peruvian racket-tail is a species of hummingbird in the \"brilliants\", tribe Heliantheini in subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Ecuador and Peru....
Where can I report a Peruvian Racket-tail sighting?
You can log sightings of Peruvian Racket-tail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code boorat2, or on iNaturalist.
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Apodiformes
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