About the Peruvian Sheartail
The Peruvian sheartail is a species of hummingbird in tribe Mellisugini of subfamily Trochilinae, the "bee hummingbirds". It is the only species placed in the genus Thaumastura. It is found in Chile, Ecuador, and Peru.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Thaumastura cora |
| Species Codes | pershe2, PESH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Peruvian Sheartail belong to?
The Peruvian Sheartail (Thaumastura cora) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Peruvian Sheartail?
The Peruvian sheartail is a species of hummingbird in tribe Mellisugini of subfamily Trochilinae, the \"bee hummingbirds\". It is the only species placed in the genus Thaumastura. It is found in Chile, Ecuador, and Peru....
Where can I report a Peruvian Sheartail sighting?
You can log sightings of Peruvian Sheartail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pershe2, or on iNaturalist.
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