About the Violet-crowned Hummingbird
The violet-crowned hummingbird is a hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in Mexico and the southwestern United States.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Ramosomyia violiceps |
| Species Codes | vichum, VCHU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Violet-crowned Hummingbird belong to?
The Violet-crowned Hummingbird (Ramosomyia violiceps) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Violet-crowned Hummingbird?
The violet-crowned hummingbird is a hummingbird in the \"emeralds\", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in Mexico and the southwestern United States....
Where can I report a Violet-crowned Hummingbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Violet-crowned Hummingbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code vichum, or on iNaturalist.
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Apodiformes
Order
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Species in Family
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