About the Puerto Rican Emerald
The Puerto Rican Emerald (Riccordia maugaeus) 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 pureme1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Riccordia maugaeus |
| Species Codes | pureme1, PREM |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Puerto Rican Emerald belong to?
The Puerto Rican Emerald (Riccordia maugaeus) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Puerto Rican Emerald?
The Puerto Rican 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 Puerto Rican Emerald sighting?
You can log sightings of Puerto Rican Emerald on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pureme1, or on iNaturalist.