About the Purple-collared Woodstar
The purple-collared woodstar is a species of hummingbird in tribe Mellisugini of subfamily Trochilinae, the "bee hummingbirds". It is found in Ecuador and Peru.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Myrtis fanny |
| Species Codes | pucwoo1, PCWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Purple-collared Woodstar belong to?
The Purple-collared Woodstar (Myrtis fanny) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Purple-collared Woodstar?
The purple-collared woodstar is a species of hummingbird in tribe Mellisugini of subfamily Trochilinae, the \"bee hummingbirds\". It is found in Ecuador and Peru....
Where can I report a Purple-collared Woodstar sighting?
You can log sightings of Purple-collared Woodstar on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pucwoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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