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Peruvian Racket-tail

Ocreatus peruanus

Peruvian Racket-tail (Ocreatus peruanus) — Hummingbirds of South America.

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Found across 6 guides in our atlas — open any for the full checklist, photos and what's around right now.

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Birds of ColombiaBirds of EcuadorBirds of Peru
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The Peruvian Racket-tail (Ocreatus peruanus) is a member of the Trochilidae family found in South America.

We’re still expanding this profile. Verified detail — diet, behaviour, identification and more — is added as our editors and reviewers complete it.

Where it fits

  1. Class Aves
  2. Order Apodiformes
  3. Family Trochilidae Hummingbirds
  4. Genus Ocreatus
  5. Species peruanus

Where it lives

Eastern Ecuador and northeastern Peru

Quick facts

Family
Trochilidae
Order
Apodiformes

Biology & behaviour

The Peruvian Racket-tail (Ocreatus peruanus) is a member of the Trochilidae family, within the order Apodiformes. Its range spans South America. Its distribution covers SA e Ecuador and ne Peru.

Songs & calls

Peruvian Racket-tail — Call, song

Recorded by Leonardo Ordóñez-Delgado Licence: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

Frequently asked questions

Where does the Peruvian Racket-tail live?

The Peruvian Racket-tail is found across South America with a range covering SA e Ecuador and ne Peru.

What family does the Peruvian Racket-tail belong to?

The Peruvian Racket-tail (Ocreatus peruanus) belongs to the Trochilidae family, in the order Apodiformes.

What sound does the Peruvian Racket-tail make?

1 real field recording of the Peruvian Racket-tail — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.

Conservation

Not Evaluated

Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.

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