About the Scintillant Hummingbird
The scintillant hummingbird is a hummingbird endemic to Costa Rica and Panama. This species is replaced at higher elevations by its relative, the volcano hummingbird, S. flammula.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Selasphorus scintilla |
| Species Codes | scihum1, SCHU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Scintillant Hummingbird belong to?
The Scintillant Hummingbird (Selasphorus scintilla) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Scintillant Hummingbird?
The scintillant hummingbird is a hummingbird endemic to Costa Rica and Panama. This species is replaced at higher elevations by its relative, the volcano hummingbird, S. flammula....
Where can I report a Scintillant Hummingbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Scintillant Hummingbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code scihum1, or on iNaturalist.
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Apodiformes
Order
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Species in Family
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