About the Dusky Hummingbird
The dusky hummingbird is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is endemic to Mexico.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Phaeoptila sordida |
| Species Codes | dushum1, DUHU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Dusky Hummingbird belong to?
The Dusky Hummingbird (Phaeoptila sordida) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Dusky Hummingbird?
The dusky hummingbird is a species of hummingbird in the \"emeralds\", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is endemic to Mexico....
Where can I report a Dusky Hummingbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Dusky Hummingbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code dushum1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
363
Species in Family
1,319
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