About the Racket-tipped Thorntail
The racket-tipped thorntail, formerly called racket-tailed coquette, is a species of hummingbird in subfamily lesbiinae of family Trochilidae. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Discosura longicaudus |
| Species Codes | ratcoq2, RTTH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Racket-tipped Thorntail belong to?
The Racket-tipped Thorntail (Discosura longicaudus) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Racket-tipped Thorntail?
The racket-tipped thorntail, formerly called racket-tailed coquette, is a species of hummingbird in subfamily lesbiinae of family Trochilidae. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela....
Where can I report a Racket-tipped Thorntail sighting?
You can log sightings of Racket-tipped Thorntail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ratcoq2, or on iNaturalist.
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