About the Broad-tailed Hummingbird
The broad-tailed hummingbird is a medium-sized hummingbird species found in highland regions from western United States and Western Canada to Mexico and Guatemala.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Selasphorus platycercus |
| Species Codes | brthum, BTHU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Broad-tailed Hummingbird belong to?
The Broad-tailed Hummingbird (Selasphorus platycercus) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Broad-tailed Hummingbird?
The broad-tailed hummingbird is a medium-sized hummingbird species found in highland regions from western United States and Western Canada to Mexico and Guatemala....
Where can I report a Broad-tailed Hummingbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Broad-tailed Hummingbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code brthum, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
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