About the Short-tailed Emerald
The Short-tailed Emerald (Chlorostilbon poortmani) 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 shteme1 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 poortmani |
| Species Codes | shteme1, STEM |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Short-tailed Emerald belong to?
The Short-tailed Emerald (Chlorostilbon poortmani) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Short-tailed Emerald?
The Short-tailed 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 Short-tailed Emerald sighting?
You can log sightings of Short-tailed Emerald on eBird (ebird.org) using species code shteme1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Hummingbirds 363 species
More Birds in Order Apodiformes
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
363
Species in Family
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