Peruvian piedtail

Peruvian piedtail
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Apodiformes
Family: Trochilidae
Genus: Phlogophilus
Species: P. harterti
Binomial name
Phlogophilus harterti
Berlepsch & Stolzmann, 1901
Distribution

The Peruvian piedtail, Colibri De Hartert, or ColibrÍ Colipinto Peruano (Phlogophilus harterti) is a species of hummingbird in the Trochilidae family. It is found only in Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

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