About the Cuban Emerald
The Cuban emerald is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in the Bahamas and Cuba.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Riccordia ricordii |
| Species Codes | cubeme1, CUEM |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cuban Emerald belong to?
The Cuban Emerald (Riccordia ricordii) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Cuban Emerald?
The Cuban emerald is a species of hummingbird in the \"emeralds\", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in the Bahamas and Cuba....
Where can I report a Cuban Emerald sighting?
You can log sightings of Cuban Emerald on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cubeme1, or on iNaturalist.
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