About the Venezuelan Sylph
The Venezuelan sylph is a Vulnerable species of hummingbird in the "coquettes", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is restricted to two small mountain ranges in northeastern Venezuela.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Aglaiocercus berlepschi |
| Species Codes | vensyl1, VESY |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Venezuelan Sylph belong to?
The Venezuelan Sylph (Aglaiocercus berlepschi) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Venezuelan Sylph?
The Venezuelan sylph is a Vulnerable species of hummingbird in the \"coquettes\", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is restricted to two small mountain ranges in northeastern Venezuela....
Where can I report a Venezuelan Sylph sighting?
You can log sightings of Venezuelan Sylph on eBird (ebird.org) using species code vensyl1, or on iNaturalist.
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