About the Buff-tailed Coronet
The Buff-tailed Coronet (Boissonneaua flavescens) is a species of bird in the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), within the order Apodiformes. This family contains 363 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code butcor1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Boissonneaua flavescens |
| Species Codes | butcor1, BTCO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Buff-tailed Coronet belong to?
The Buff-tailed Coronet (Boissonneaua flavescens) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Buff-tailed Coronet?
The Buff-tailed Coronet is a member of the Hummingbirds family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Buff-tailed Coronet sighting?
You can log sightings of Buff-tailed Coronet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code butcor1, or on iNaturalist.