About the Venezuelan Sylph
The Venezuelan Sylph (Aglaiocercus berlepschi) 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 vensyl1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Aglaiocercus berlepschi |
| Species Codes | vensyl1, VESY |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Venezuelan Sylph belong to?
The Venezuelan Sylph (Aglaiocercus berlepschi) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Venezuelan Sylph?
The Venezuelan Sylph 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 Venezuelan Sylph sighting?
You can log sightings of Venezuelan Sylph on eBird (ebird.org) using species code vensyl1, 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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