About the White-tailed Starfrontlet
The white-tailed starfrontlet is a species of hummingbird in the "brilliants", tribe Heliantheini in subfamily Lesbiinae. It is endemic to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta of northeastern Colombia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Coeligena phalerata |
| Species Codes | whtsta1, WTST |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-tailed Starfrontlet belong to?
The White-tailed Starfrontlet (Coeligena phalerata) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
What is the conservation status of the White-tailed Starfrontlet?
The White-tailed Starfrontlet is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the White-tailed Starfrontlet?
The white-tailed starfrontlet is a species of hummingbird in the \"brilliants\", tribe Heliantheini in subfamily Lesbiinae. It is endemic to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta of northeastern Colombia....
Where can I report a White-tailed Starfrontlet sighting?
You can log sightings of White-tailed Starfrontlet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whtsta1, or on iNaturalist.
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