Lesbia (bird)
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Lesbia is a small genus of hummingbird
. Its two members are found in tropical South America
. They are:
Hummingbird
Hummingbirds are birds that comprise the family Trochilidae. They are among the smallest of birds, most species measuring in the 7.5–13 cm range. Indeed, the smallest extant bird species is a hummingbird, the 5-cm Bee Hummingbird. They can hover in mid-air by rapidly flapping their wings...
. Its two members are found in tropical South America
South America
South America is a continent situated in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. The continent is also considered a subcontinent of the Americas. It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east...
. They are:
- Black-tailed TrainbearerBlack-tailed TrainbearerThe Black-tailed Trainbearer is a species of hummingbird in the Trochilidae family.It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru....
, Lesbia victoriae - Green-tailed TrainbearerGreen-tailed TrainbearerThe Green-tailed Trainbearer is a species of hummingbird in the Trochilidae family.It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela....
, Lesbia nuna