About the Violet-chested Hummingbird
The violet-chested hummingbird is a species of hummingbird in the "mountain gems", tribe Lampornithini in subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in Colombia and Venezuela.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Sternoclyta cyanopectus |
| Species Codes | vichum2, VCHU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Violet-chested Hummingbird belong to?
The Violet-chested Hummingbird (Sternoclyta cyanopectus) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Violet-chested Hummingbird?
The violet-chested hummingbird is a species of hummingbird in the \"mountain gems\", tribe Lampornithini in subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in Colombia and Venezuela....
Where can I report a Violet-chested Hummingbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Violet-chested Hummingbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code vichum2, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
363
Species in Family
13
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