About the Rufous-booted Racket-tail
The Rufous-booted Racket-tail (Ocreatus addae) is a species of bird in the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), within the order Apodiformes. This family contains 363 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code rubrat1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Ocreatus addae |
| Species Codes | rubrat1, RBRT, BRTA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous-booted Racket-tail belong to?
The Rufous-booted Racket-tail (Ocreatus addae) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Rufous-booted Racket-tail?
The Rufous-booted Racket-tail is a member of the Hummingbirds family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Rufous-booted Racket-tail sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous-booted Racket-tail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rubrat1, or on iNaturalist.