About the Purple-crowned Fairy
The Purple-crowned Fairy (Heliothryx barroti) 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 pucfai1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Heliothryx barroti |
| Species Codes | pucfai1, PCFA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Purple-crowned Fairy belong to?
The Purple-crowned Fairy (Heliothryx barroti) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Purple-crowned Fairy?
The Purple-crowned Fairy 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 Purple-crowned Fairy sighting?
You can log sightings of Purple-crowned Fairy on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pucfai1, or on iNaturalist.