About the Brace's Emerald
The Brace's Emerald (Riccordia bracei) 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 braeme2 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Riccordia bracei |
| Species Codes | braeme2, BREM |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Brace's Emerald belong to?
The Brace's Emerald (Riccordia bracei) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Brace's Emerald?
The Brace's Emerald 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 Brace's Emerald sighting?
You can log sightings of Brace's Emerald on eBird (ebird.org) using species code braeme2, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Hummingbirds 363 species
More Birds in Order Apodiformes
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
363
Species in Family
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