About the Bumblebee Hummingbird
The bumblebee hummingbird is a species of hummingbird in tribe Mellisugini of subfamily Trochilinae, the "bee hummingbirds". It is endemic to Mexico, but has occurred as a vagrant in the United States.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Selasphorus heloisa |
| Species Codes | bumhum, BUHU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bumblebee Hummingbird belong to?
The Bumblebee Hummingbird (Selasphorus heloisa) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Bumblebee Hummingbird?
The bumblebee hummingbird is a species of hummingbird in tribe Mellisugini of subfamily Trochilinae, the \"bee hummingbirds\". It is endemic to Mexico, but has occurred as a vagrant in the United States....
Where can I report a Bumblebee Hummingbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Bumblebee Hummingbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bumhum, or on iNaturalist.
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Apodiformes
Order
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