About the Shining Sunbeam
The shining sunbeam is a species of hummingbird in the "brilliants", tribe Heliantheini in subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Aglaeactis cupripennis |
| Species Codes | shisun1, SHSU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Shining Sunbeam belong to?
The Shining Sunbeam (Aglaeactis cupripennis) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Shining Sunbeam?
The shining sunbeam is a species of hummingbird in the \"brilliants\", tribe Heliantheini in subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru....
Where can I report a Shining Sunbeam sighting?
You can log sightings of Shining Sunbeam on eBird (ebird.org) using species code shisun1, or on iNaturalist.
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