About the Costa's Hummingbird
The Costa's Hummingbird (Calypte costae) 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 coshum when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Calypte costae |
| Species Codes | coshum, COHU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Costa's Hummingbird belong to?
The Costa's Hummingbird (Calypte costae) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Costa's Hummingbird?
The Costa's Hummingbird 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 Costa's Hummingbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Costa's Hummingbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code coshum, or on iNaturalist.