About the Cozumel Emerald
The Cozumel emerald is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is endemic to the Mexican island of Cozumel off the Yucatán Peninsula.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Cynanthus forficatus |
| Species Codes | cozeme1, COEM |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cozumel Emerald belong to?
The Cozumel Emerald (Cynanthus forficatus) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Cozumel Emerald?
The Cozumel emerald is a species of hummingbird in the \"emeralds\", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is endemic to the Mexican island of Cozumel off the Yucatán Peninsula....
Where can I report a Cozumel Emerald sighting?
You can log sightings of Cozumel Emerald on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cozeme1, or on iNaturalist.
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Apodiformes
Order
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Species in Family
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