About the Rufous-throated Sapphire
The rufous-throated sapphire is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, the Guianas, Peru, Venezuela and possibly Argentina and Paraguay.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Hylocharis sapphirina |
| Species Codes | rutsap1, RTHU, RTSA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous-throated Sapphire belong to?
The Rufous-throated Sapphire (Hylocharis sapphirina) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Rufous-throated Sapphire?
The rufous-throated sapphire is a species of hummingbird in the \"emeralds\", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, the Guianas, Peru, Venezuela and possibly Argentina and Paraguay....
Where can I report a Rufous-throated Sapphire sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous-throated Sapphire on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rutsap1, or on iNaturalist.
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