About the Purple-throated Woodstar
The purple-throated woodstar is a species of hummingbird in tribe Mellisugini of subfamily Trochilinae, the "bee hummingbirds". It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Panama.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Philodice mitchellii |
| Species Codes | putwoo1, PTWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Purple-throated Woodstar belong to?
The Purple-throated Woodstar (Philodice mitchellii) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Purple-throated Woodstar?
The purple-throated woodstar is a species of hummingbird in tribe Mellisugini of subfamily Trochilinae, the \"bee hummingbirds\". It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Panama....
Where can I report a Purple-throated Woodstar sighting?
You can log sightings of Purple-throated Woodstar on eBird (ebird.org) using species code putwoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
363
Species in Family
1,384
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