About the Blue-tailed Hummingbird
The blue-tailed hummingbird is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Saucerottia cyanura |
| Species Codes | blthum1, BTAH, BTHU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blue-tailed Hummingbird belong to?
The Blue-tailed Hummingbird (Saucerottia cyanura) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Blue-tailed Hummingbird?
The blue-tailed hummingbird is a species of hummingbird in the \"emeralds\", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua....
Where can I report a Blue-tailed Hummingbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Blue-tailed Hummingbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blthum1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
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Species in Family
179
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