About the Black-bellied Thorntail
The black-bellied thorntail is a species of hummingbird in the "coquettes", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Discosura langsdorffi |
| Species Codes | bkbtho1, BBTH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-bellied Thorntail belong to?
The Black-bellied Thorntail (Discosura langsdorffi) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Black-bellied Thorntail?
The black-bellied thorntail is a species of hummingbird in the \"coquettes\", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela....
Where can I report a Black-bellied Thorntail sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-bellied Thorntail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bkbtho1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
363
Species in Family
65
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