About the Sapphire-throated Hummingbird
The sapphire-throated hummingbird is a shiny metallic-green hummingbird found in Panama, Colombia, and more recently Costa Rica. The sapphire-throated hummingbird is separated into three subspecies; Chrysuronia coeruleogularis coeruleogularis, Chrysuronia coeruleogularis coelina, and Chrysuronia coeruleogularis conifis.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Chrysuronia coeruleogularis |
| Species Codes | sathum1, SHTH, STHU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sapphire-throated Hummingbird belong to?
The Sapphire-throated Hummingbird (Chrysuronia coeruleogularis) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Sapphire-throated Hummingbird?
The sapphire-throated hummingbird is a shiny metallic-green hummingbird found in Panama, Colombia, and more recently Costa Rica. The sapphire-throated hummingbird is separated into three subspecies; Chrysuronia coeruleogularis coeruleogularis, Chrysuronia coeruleogularis coelina, and Chrysuronia coe...
Where can I report a Sapphire-throated Hummingbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Sapphire-throated Hummingbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sathum1, or on iNaturalist.
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