About the Rainbow Starfrontlet
The rainbow starfrontlet is a species of hummingbird in the "brilliants", tribe Heliantheini in subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Ecuador and Peru.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Coeligena iris |
| Species Codes | raista1, RAST |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rainbow Starfrontlet belong to?
The Rainbow Starfrontlet (Coeligena iris) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Rainbow Starfrontlet?
The rainbow starfrontlet is a species of hummingbird in the \"brilliants\", tribe Heliantheini in subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Ecuador and Peru....
Where can I report a Rainbow Starfrontlet sighting?
You can log sightings of Rainbow Starfrontlet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code raista1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
363
Species in Family
130
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