About the Allen's Hummingbird
Allen's hummingbird is a species of hummingbird that breeds in the western United States. It is one of seven species in the genus Selasphorus.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Selasphorus sasin |
| Species Codes | allhum, ALHU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Allen's Hummingbird belong to?
The Allen's Hummingbird (Selasphorus sasin) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Allen's Hummingbird?
Allen's hummingbird is a species of hummingbird that breeds in the western United States. It is one of seven species in the genus Selasphorus....
Where can I report a Allen's Hummingbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Allen's Hummingbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code allhum, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
363
Species in Family
25,341
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