About the White-bearded Helmetcrest
The white-bearded helmetcrest is a species of hummingbird in the "coquettes", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is endemic to northwestern Venezuela.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Oxypogon lindenii |
| Species Codes | whbhel1, WBHE |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-bearded Helmetcrest belong to?
The White-bearded Helmetcrest (Oxypogon lindenii) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
What is the conservation status of the White-bearded Helmetcrest?
The White-bearded Helmetcrest is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the White-bearded Helmetcrest?
The white-bearded helmetcrest is a species of hummingbird in the \"coquettes\", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is endemic to northwestern Venezuela....
Where can I report a White-bearded Helmetcrest sighting?
You can log sightings of White-bearded Helmetcrest on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whbhel1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Apodiformes
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
363
Species in Family
2
iNat Observations
NT
IUCN Status
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