About the Slender-tailed Woodstar
The slender-tailed woodstar is a species of hummingbird in tribe Mellisugini of subfamily Trochilinae, the "bee hummingbirds". It is the only species placed in the genus Microstilbon. It is found in Argentina and Bolivia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Microstilbon burmeisteri |
| Species Codes | sltwoo1, STWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Slender-tailed Woodstar belong to?
The Slender-tailed Woodstar (Microstilbon burmeisteri) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Slender-tailed Woodstar?
The slender-tailed woodstar is a species of hummingbird in tribe Mellisugini of subfamily Trochilinae, the \"bee hummingbirds\". It is the only species placed in the genus Microstilbon. It is found in Argentina and Bolivia....
Where can I report a Slender-tailed Woodstar sighting?
You can log sightings of Slender-tailed Woodstar on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sltwoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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