About the Rainbow-bearded Thornbill
The rainbow-bearded thornbill is a species of hummingbird in the "coquettes", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Chalcostigma herrani |
| Species Codes | rabtho1, RBTH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rainbow-bearded Thornbill belong to?
The Rainbow-bearded Thornbill (Chalcostigma herrani) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Rainbow-bearded Thornbill?
The rainbow-bearded thornbill is a species of hummingbird in the \"coquettes\", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru....
Where can I report a Rainbow-bearded Thornbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Rainbow-bearded Thornbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rabtho1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
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Species in Family
272
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