About the Hispaniolan Emerald
The Hispaniolan Emerald (Riccordia swainsonii) 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 hiseme1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Riccordia swainsonii |
| Species Codes | hiseme1, HIEM |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Hispaniolan Emerald belong to?
The Hispaniolan Emerald (Riccordia swainsonii) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Hispaniolan Emerald?
The Hispaniolan Emerald 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 Hispaniolan Emerald sighting?
You can log sightings of Hispaniolan Emerald on eBird (ebird.org) using species code hiseme1, or on iNaturalist.