About the White-tailed Goldenthroat
The white-tailed goldenthroat is a species of hummingbird in the subfamily Polytminae, the mangoes. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Polytmus guainumbi |
| Species Codes | whtgol1, WTGO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-tailed Goldenthroat belong to?
The White-tailed Goldenthroat (Polytmus guainumbi) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the White-tailed Goldenthroat?
The white-tailed goldenthroat is a species of hummingbird in the subfamily Polytminae, the mangoes. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela....
Where can I report a White-tailed Goldenthroat sighting?
You can log sightings of White-tailed Goldenthroat on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whtgol1, or on iNaturalist.
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