About the Plain-capped Starthroat
The plain-capped starthroat is a species of hummingbird in the "mountain gems", tribe Lampornithini in subfamily Trochilinae. It is found from Mexico to Costa Rica.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Heliomaster constantii |
| Species Codes | plcsta, PCST |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Plain-capped Starthroat belong to?
The Plain-capped Starthroat (Heliomaster constantii) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Plain-capped Starthroat?
The plain-capped starthroat is a species of hummingbird in the \"mountain gems\", tribe Lampornithini in subfamily Trochilinae. It is found from Mexico to Costa Rica....
Where can I report a Plain-capped Starthroat sighting?
You can log sightings of Plain-capped Starthroat on eBird (ebird.org) using species code plcsta, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
363
Species in Family
1,498
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