About the Violet-tailed Sylph
The violet-tailed sylph is a species of hummingbird in the "coquettes", tribe Lesbiini of 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 | Aglaiocercus coelestis |
| Species Codes | vitsyl1, VTSY |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Violet-tailed Sylph belong to?
The Violet-tailed Sylph (Aglaiocercus coelestis) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Violet-tailed Sylph?
The violet-tailed sylph is a species of hummingbird in the \"coquettes\", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador....
Where can I report a Violet-tailed Sylph sighting?
You can log sightings of Violet-tailed Sylph on eBird (ebird.org) using species code vitsyl1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
363
Species in Family
2,155
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