About the Mexican Hermit
The Mexican hermit is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is endemic to Mexico.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Phaethornis mexicanus |
| Species Codes | mexher1, MEHE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mexican Hermit belong to?
The Mexican Hermit (Phaethornis mexicanus) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Mexican Hermit?
The Mexican hermit is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is endemic to Mexico....
Where can I report a Mexican Hermit sighting?
You can log sightings of Mexican Hermit on eBird (ebird.org) using species code mexher1, or on iNaturalist.
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