About the Rufous-capped Thornbill
The rufous-capped thornbill is a species of hummingbird in the "coquettes", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Chalcostigma ruficeps |
| Species Codes | ructho1, RCTH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous-capped Thornbill belong to?
The Rufous-capped Thornbill (Chalcostigma ruficeps) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Rufous-capped Thornbill?
The rufous-capped thornbill is a species of hummingbird in the \"coquettes\", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru....
Where can I report a Rufous-capped Thornbill sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous-capped Thornbill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ructho1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
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Species in Family
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