About the Black-hooded Sunbeam
The black-hooded sunbeam is a species of hummingbird in the "brilliants", tribe Heliantheini in subfamily Lesbiinae. It is endemic to Bolivia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Aglaeactis pamela |
| Species Codes | blhsun1, BHSU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-hooded Sunbeam belong to?
The Black-hooded Sunbeam (Aglaeactis pamela) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Black-hooded Sunbeam?
The black-hooded sunbeam is a species of hummingbird in the \"brilliants\", tribe Heliantheini in subfamily Lesbiinae. It is endemic to Bolivia....
Where can I report a Black-hooded Sunbeam sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-hooded Sunbeam on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blhsun1, or on iNaturalist.
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Apodiformes
Order
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