About the Blue-headed Sapphire
The Blue-headed sapphire or Gray's hummingbird is a species of hummingbird in the emerald's tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilidae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Chrysuronia grayi |
| Species Codes | blhsap1, GRHU, BHSA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blue-headed Sapphire belong to?
The Blue-headed Sapphire (Chrysuronia grayi) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Blue-headed Sapphire?
The Blue-headed sapphire or Gray's hummingbird is a species of hummingbird in the emerald's tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilidae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador....
Where can I report a Blue-headed Sapphire sighting?
You can log sightings of Blue-headed Sapphire on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blhsap1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
363
Species in Family
67
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