About the Antillean Crested Hummingbird
The Antillean Crested Hummingbird (Orthorhyncus cristatus) 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 anchum1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Orthorhyncus cristatus |
| Species Codes | anchum1, ANCH, ACHU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Antillean Crested Hummingbird belong to?
The Antillean Crested Hummingbird (Orthorhyncus cristatus) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Antillean Crested Hummingbird?
The Antillean Crested Hummingbird 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 Antillean Crested Hummingbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Antillean Crested Hummingbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code anchum1, or on iNaturalist.