About the Red-billed Emerald
The Red-billed Emerald (Chlorostilbon gibsoni) 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 rebeme1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Chlorostilbon gibsoni |
| Species Codes | rebeme1, RBEM |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-billed Emerald belong to?
The Red-billed Emerald (Chlorostilbon gibsoni) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Red-billed Emerald?
The Red-billed 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 Red-billed Emerald sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-billed Emerald on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rebeme1, or on iNaturalist.