About the Blue-capped Hummingbird
The Oaxaca hummingbird or blue-capped hummingbird is an endangered species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is endemic to the Mexican state of Oaxaca.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Eupherusa cyanophrys |
| Species Codes | blchum2, BCAH, BCHU, OAHU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blue-capped Hummingbird belong to?
The Blue-capped Hummingbird (Eupherusa cyanophrys) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Blue-capped Hummingbird?
The Oaxaca hummingbird or blue-capped hummingbird is an endangered species of hummingbird in the \"emeralds\", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is endemic to the Mexican state of Oaxaca....
Where can I report a Blue-capped Hummingbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Blue-capped Hummingbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blchum2, or on iNaturalist.
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