About the Long-tailed Sylph
The Long-tailed Sylph (Aglaiocercus kingii) 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 lotsyl1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Aglaiocercus kingii |
| Species Codes | lotsyl1, LTSY |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Long-tailed Sylph belong to?
The Long-tailed Sylph (Aglaiocercus kingii) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Long-tailed Sylph?
The Long-tailed Sylph 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 Long-tailed Sylph sighting?
You can log sightings of Long-tailed Sylph on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lotsyl1, 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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