About the Brazilian Ruby
The Brazilian ruby is a species of hummingbird in the "brilliants", tribe Heliantheini, in the subfamily Lesbiinae. It is endemic to Brazil.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Heliodoxa rubricauda |
| Species Codes | brarub1, BRRU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Brazilian Ruby belong to?
The Brazilian Ruby (Heliodoxa rubricauda) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Brazilian Ruby?
The Brazilian ruby is a species of hummingbird in the \"brilliants\", tribe Heliantheini, in the subfamily Lesbiinae. It is endemic to Brazil....
Where can I report a Brazilian Ruby sighting?
You can log sightings of Brazilian Ruby on eBird (ebird.org) using species code brarub1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
363
Species in Family
1,006
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