About the Western Emerald
The western emerald is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Chlorostilbon melanorhynchus |
| Species Codes | weseme1, BTEM, WEEM |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Western Emerald belong to?
The Western Emerald (Chlorostilbon melanorhynchus) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Western Emerald?
The western emerald is a species of hummingbird in the \"emeralds\", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador....
Where can I report a Western Emerald sighting?
You can log sightings of Western Emerald on eBird (ebird.org) using species code weseme1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
363
Species in Family
1,077
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