About the Sparkling-tailed Hummingbird
The sparkling-tailed woodstar, also known as the sparkling-tailed hummingbird, is a species of hummingbird in tribe Mellisugini of subfamily Trochilinae, the "bee hummingbirds". It is the only species placed in the genus Tilmatura. It is found in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Tilmatura dupontii |
| Species Codes | spthum1, SKTH, STHU, STWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sparkling-tailed Hummingbird belong to?
The Sparkling-tailed Hummingbird (Tilmatura dupontii) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Sparkling-tailed Hummingbird?
The sparkling-tailed woodstar, also known as the sparkling-tailed hummingbird, is a species of hummingbird in tribe Mellisugini of subfamily Trochilinae, the \"bee hummingbirds\". It is the only species placed in the genus Tilmatura. It is found in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicarag...
Where can I report a Sparkling-tailed Hummingbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Sparkling-tailed Hummingbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code spthum1, or on iNaturalist.
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