About the Rufous-vented Whitetip
The rufous-vented whitetip is a species of hummingbird in the "brilliants", tribe Heliantheini in subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Urosticte ruficrissa |
| Species Codes | ruvwhi1, RVWH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous-vented Whitetip belong to?
The Rufous-vented Whitetip (Urosticte ruficrissa) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Rufous-vented Whitetip?
The rufous-vented whitetip is a species of hummingbird in the \"brilliants\", tribe Heliantheini in subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru....
Where can I report a Rufous-vented Whitetip sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous-vented Whitetip on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ruvwhi1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
363
Species in Family
51
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