About the Mexican Sheartail
The Mexican Sheartail (Doricha eliza) 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 mexshe1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Doricha eliza |
| Species Codes | mexshe1, MESH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mexican Sheartail belong to?
The Mexican Sheartail (Doricha eliza) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Mexican Sheartail?
The Mexican Sheartail 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 Mexican Sheartail sighting?
You can log sightings of Mexican Sheartail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code mexshe1, or on iNaturalist.