About the Humboldt's Sapphire
Humboldt's sapphire or Humboldt's hummingbird is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Panama.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Chrysuronia humboldtii |
| Species Codes | humsap2, HUSA, HUHU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Humboldt's Sapphire belong to?
The Humboldt's Sapphire (Chrysuronia humboldtii) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Humboldt's Sapphire?
Humboldt's sapphire or Humboldt's hummingbird is a species of hummingbird in the \"emeralds\", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Panama....
Where can I report a Humboldt's Sapphire sighting?
You can log sightings of Humboldt's Sapphire on eBird (ebird.org) using species code humsap2, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
363
Species in Family
11
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