About the Velvet-purple Coronet
The velvet-purple coronet 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 | Boissonneaua jardini |
| Species Codes | vepcor1, VPCO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Velvet-purple Coronet belong to?
The Velvet-purple Coronet (Boissonneaua jardini) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Velvet-purple Coronet?
The velvet-purple coronet 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 Velvet-purple Coronet sighting?
You can log sightings of Velvet-purple Coronet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code vepcor1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
363
Species in Family
1,741
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