About the Velvet-browed Brilliant
The velvet-browed brilliant is a species of hummingbird in the "brilliants", tribe Heliantheini in subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Brazil, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Heliodoxa xanthogonys |
| Species Codes | vebbri1, VBBR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Velvet-browed Brilliant belong to?
The Velvet-browed Brilliant (Heliodoxa xanthogonys) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Velvet-browed Brilliant?
The velvet-browed brilliant is a species of hummingbird in the \"brilliants\", tribe Heliantheini in subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Brazil, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela....
Where can I report a Velvet-browed Brilliant sighting?
You can log sightings of Velvet-browed Brilliant on eBird (ebird.org) using species code vebbri1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
363
Species in Family
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