About the Snowcap
The snowcap is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Microchera albocoronata |
| Species Codes | snowca1, SNOC, SNOW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Snowcap belong to?
The Snowcap (Microchera albocoronata) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Snowcap?
The snowcap is a species of hummingbird in the \"emeralds\", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama....
Where can I report a Snowcap sighting?
You can log sightings of Snowcap on eBird (ebird.org) using species code snowca1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
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Species in Family
609
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