About the Short-crested Coquette
The short-crested coquette is a Critically Endangered species of hummingbird in the "coquettes", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is endemic to a small area of Mexico.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Lophornis brachylophus |
| Species Codes | shccoq, SCCO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Short-crested Coquette belong to?
The Short-crested Coquette (Lophornis brachylophus) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Short-crested Coquette?
The short-crested coquette is a Critically Endangered species of hummingbird in the \"coquettes\", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is endemic to a small area of Mexico....
Where can I report a Short-crested Coquette sighting?
You can log sightings of Short-crested Coquette on eBird (ebird.org) using species code shccoq, or on iNaturalist.
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