About the Giant Hummingbird
The giant hummingbirds are hummingbirds of the genus Patagona. The genus includes two species, the sedentary giant hummingbird and the migratory giant hummingbird, which are the largest and second largest species of hummingbird respectively.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Patagona gigas |
| Species Codes | giahum1, GIHU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Giant Hummingbird belong to?
The Giant Hummingbird (Patagona gigas) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Giant Hummingbird?
The giant hummingbirds are hummingbirds of the genus Patagona. The genus includes two species, the sedentary giant hummingbird and the migratory giant hummingbird, which are the largest and second largest species of hummingbird respectively....
Where can I report a Giant Hummingbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Giant Hummingbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code giahum1, or on iNaturalist.
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