About the Hispaniolan Emerald
The Hispaniolan emerald is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is endemic to the island of Hispaniola, which is shared by the Dominican Republic and Haiti.
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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 species of hummingbird in the \"emeralds\", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is endemic to the island of Hispaniola, which is shared by the Dominican Republic and Haiti....
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.
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