About the Rufous-gaped Hillstar
The rufous-gaped hillstar, formerly included in the white-tailed hillstar, is a species of hummingbird in the "brilliants", tribe Heliantheini in subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Urochroa bougueri |
| Species Codes | whthil2, RGHI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous-gaped Hillstar belong to?
The Rufous-gaped Hillstar (Urochroa bougueri) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Rufous-gaped Hillstar?
The rufous-gaped hillstar, formerly included in the white-tailed hillstar, is a species of hummingbird in the \"brilliants\", tribe Heliantheini in subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador....
Where can I report a Rufous-gaped Hillstar sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous-gaped Hillstar on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whthil2, or on iNaturalist.
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Apodiformes
Order
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Species in Family
295
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