About the Honduran Emerald
The Honduran Emerald (Amazilia luciae) 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 honeme1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Amazilia luciae |
| Species Codes | honeme1, HOEM |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Honduran Emerald belong to?
The Honduran Emerald (Amazilia luciae) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Honduran Emerald?
The Honduran 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 Honduran Emerald sighting?
You can log sightings of Honduran Emerald on eBird (ebird.org) using species code honeme1, or on iNaturalist.