About the Butterfly Coquette
The Butterfly Coquette (Lophornis verreauxii) 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 fescoq2 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Lophornis verreauxii |
| Species Codes | fescoq2, BUCO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Butterfly Coquette belong to?
The Butterfly Coquette (Lophornis verreauxii) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Butterfly Coquette?
The Butterfly Coquette 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 Butterfly Coquette sighting?
You can log sightings of Butterfly Coquette on eBird (ebird.org) using species code fescoq2, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Hummingbirds 363 species
More Birds in Order Apodiformes
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
363
Species in Family
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