About the White-tailed Emerald
The white-tailed emerald is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is native to the Talamancan montane forests.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Microchera chionura |
| Species Codes | whteme1, WTEM |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-tailed Emerald belong to?
The White-tailed Emerald (Microchera chionura) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the White-tailed Emerald?
The white-tailed emerald is a species of hummingbird in the \"emeralds\", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is native to the Talamancan montane forests....
Where can I report a White-tailed Emerald sighting?
You can log sightings of White-tailed Emerald on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whteme1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
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Species in Family
137
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