About the Blue-throated Goldentail
The blue-throated goldentail, also known as the blue-throated sapphire, is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is found in Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Panama. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and heavily degraded former forest.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Chlorestes eliciae |
| Species Codes | bltgol1, BTRG, BTGO, BTSA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blue-throated Goldentail belong to?
The Blue-throated Goldentail (Chlorestes eliciae) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Blue-throated Goldentail?
The blue-throated goldentail, also known as the blue-throated sapphire, is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is found in Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Panama. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland ...
Where can I report a Blue-throated Goldentail sighting?
You can log sightings of Blue-throated Goldentail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bltgol1, or on iNaturalist.
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