About the Brace's Emerald
Brace's emerald is an extinct species of hummingbird which was endemic to the main island of the Bahamas, New Providence.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Riccordia bracei |
| Species Codes | braeme2, BREM |
| Conservation | extinct |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Brace's Emerald belong to?
The Brace's Emerald (Riccordia bracei) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Brace's Emerald?
Brace's emerald is an extinct species of hummingbird which was endemic to the main island of the Bahamas, New Providence....
Where can I report a Brace's Emerald sighting?
You can log sightings of Brace's Emerald on eBird (ebird.org) using species code braeme2, or on iNaturalist.
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