About the White-eared Hummingbird
The white-eared hummingbird is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found from the southwestern U.S. to Nicaragua.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Basilinna leucotis |
| Species Codes | whehum, WEHU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-eared Hummingbird belong to?
The White-eared Hummingbird (Basilinna leucotis) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the White-eared Hummingbird?
The white-eared hummingbird is a species of hummingbird in the \"emeralds\", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found from the southwestern U.S. to Nicaragua....
Where can I report a White-eared Hummingbird sighting?
You can log sightings of White-eared Hummingbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whehum, or on iNaturalist.
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Apodiformes
Order
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Species in Family
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