About the Rainbow Starfrontlet
The Rainbow Starfrontlet (Coeligena iris) 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 raista1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Coeligena iris |
| Species Codes | raista1, RAST |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rainbow Starfrontlet belong to?
The Rainbow Starfrontlet (Coeligena iris) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Rainbow Starfrontlet?
The Rainbow Starfrontlet 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 Rainbow Starfrontlet sighting?
You can log sightings of Rainbow Starfrontlet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code raista1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Hummingbirds 363 species
More Birds in Order Apodiformes
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
363
Species in Family
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