About the Red-tailed Comet
The red-tailed comet is a medium-sized hummingbird belonging to tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae, the "coquettes". It is found in Argentina and Bolivia and possibly Chile and Peru.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Sappho sparganurus |
| Species Codes | retcom1, RTCO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-tailed Comet belong to?
The Red-tailed Comet (Sappho sparganurus) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Red-tailed Comet?
The red-tailed comet is a medium-sized hummingbird belonging to tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae, the \"coquettes\". It is found in Argentina and Bolivia and possibly Chile and Peru....
Where can I report a Red-tailed Comet sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-tailed Comet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code retcom1, or on iNaturalist.
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