About the Copper-tailed Hummingbird
The copper-tailed hummingbird is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is native to the tepuis of Venezuela and nearby areas of Brazil and Guyana; it is a vagrant in French Guiana.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Saucerottia cupreicauda |
| Species Codes | gnbhum2, CTHU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Copper-tailed Hummingbird belong to?
The Copper-tailed Hummingbird (Saucerottia cupreicauda) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Copper-tailed Hummingbird?
The copper-tailed hummingbird is a species of hummingbird in the \"emeralds\", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is native to the tepuis of Venezuela and nearby areas of Brazil and Guyana; it is a vagrant in French Guiana....
Where can I report a Copper-tailed Hummingbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Copper-tailed Hummingbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gnbhum2, or on iNaturalist.
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