About the Magenta-throated Woodstar
The magenta-throated woodstar is a species of hummingbird in tribe Mellisugini of subfamily Trochilinae, the "bee hummingbirds". It is found in Costa Rica and Panama.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Philodice bryantae |
| Species Codes | matwoo1, MTWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Magenta-throated Woodstar belong to?
The Magenta-throated Woodstar (Philodice bryantae) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Magenta-throated Woodstar?
The magenta-throated woodstar is a species of hummingbird in tribe Mellisugini of subfamily Trochilinae, the \"bee hummingbirds\". It is found in Costa Rica and Panama....
Where can I report a Magenta-throated Woodstar sighting?
You can log sightings of Magenta-throated Woodstar on eBird (ebird.org) using species code matwoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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Apodiformes
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