About the Broad-billed Hummingbird
The broad-billed hummingbird is a small hummingbird that resides in Mexico and the southwestern United States. Males and females have different features. The juveniles resemble the female adult more than the male adult. The broad-billed hummingbird is a bright green bird. The broad, red bill in both sexes and the male's blue gorget are useful for identification. The bird is also known for its other common names – the Colibrí Pico Ancho in Spanish and Colibri circé in French. It is more active during the day and less active during the night.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Cynanthus latirostris |
| Species Codes | brbhum, BBIH, BBHU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Broad-billed Hummingbird belong to?
The Broad-billed Hummingbird (Cynanthus latirostris) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Broad-billed Hummingbird?
The broad-billed hummingbird is a small hummingbird that resides in Mexico and the southwestern United States. Males and females have different features. The juveniles resemble the female adult more than the male adult. The broad-billed hummingbird is a bright green bird. The broad, red bill in both...
Where can I report a Broad-billed Hummingbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Broad-billed Hummingbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code brbhum, or on iNaturalist.
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