About the Volcano Hummingbird
The volcano hummingbird is a species of hummingbird in tribe Mellisugini of subfamily Trochilinae, the "bee hummingbirds". It is found in Costa Rica and Panama. This hummingbird is the one that appears on the 20 thousand colones bill from Costa Rica.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Selasphorus flammula |
| Species Codes | volhum1, VOHU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Volcano Hummingbird belong to?
The Volcano Hummingbird (Selasphorus flammula) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Volcano Hummingbird?
The volcano hummingbird is a species of hummingbird in tribe Mellisugini of subfamily Trochilinae, the \"bee hummingbirds\". It is found in Costa Rica and Panama. This hummingbird is the one that appears on the 20 thousand colones bill from Costa Rica....
Where can I report a Volcano Hummingbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Volcano Hummingbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code volhum1, or on iNaturalist.
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