About the Violet-throated Starfrontlet
The violet-throated starfrontlet is a species of hummingbird in the "brilliants", tribe Heliantheini in subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Bolivia and Peru and possibly Ecuador.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Coeligena violifer |
| Species Codes | vitsta1, VTSS, VTST |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Violet-throated Starfrontlet belong to?
The Violet-throated Starfrontlet (Coeligena violifer) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Violet-throated Starfrontlet?
The violet-throated starfrontlet is a species of hummingbird in the \"brilliants\", tribe Heliantheini in subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Bolivia and Peru and possibly Ecuador....
Where can I report a Violet-throated Starfrontlet sighting?
You can log sightings of Violet-throated Starfrontlet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code vitsta1, or on iNaturalist.
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