About the Purple-bibbed Whitetip
The purple-bibbed whitetip is a species of hummingbird in the "brilliants", tribe Heliantheini in subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Urosticte benjamini |
| Species Codes | pubwhi1, PBWH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Purple-bibbed Whitetip belong to?
The Purple-bibbed Whitetip (Urosticte benjamini) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Purple-bibbed Whitetip?
The purple-bibbed whitetip is a species of hummingbird in the \"brilliants\", tribe Heliantheini in subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador....
Where can I report a Purple-bibbed Whitetip sighting?
You can log sightings of Purple-bibbed Whitetip on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pubwhi1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
363
Species in Family
1,216
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