About the Purple-chested Hummingbird
The purple-chested hummingbird is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and heavily degraded former forest. It is commonly hunted for the supposed medicinal properties of its beak by indigenous peoples in the area.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Polyerata rosenbergi |
| Species Codes | puchum1, PCHU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Purple-chested Hummingbird belong to?
The Purple-chested Hummingbird (Polyerata rosenbergi) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Purple-chested Hummingbird?
The purple-chested hummingbird is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and heavily degraded former forest. It is commonly hunted for the supposed medicinal properties of its beak...
Where can I report a Purple-chested Hummingbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Purple-chested Hummingbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code puchum1, or on iNaturalist.
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