About the Empress Brilliant
The Empress Brilliant (Heliodoxa imperatrix) 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 empbri1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Heliodoxa imperatrix |
| Species Codes | empbri1, EMBR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Empress Brilliant belong to?
The Empress Brilliant (Heliodoxa imperatrix) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Empress Brilliant?
The Empress Brilliant 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 Empress Brilliant sighting?
You can log sightings of Empress Brilliant on eBird (ebird.org) using species code empbri1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Hummingbirds 363 species
More Birds in Order Apodiformes
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
363
Species in Family
915
iNat Observations
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