About the Gilded Hummingbird
The gilded sapphire, also known as the gilded hummingbird, is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Hylocharis chrysura |
| Species Codes | gilhum1, GISA, GIHU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Gilded Hummingbird belong to?
The Gilded Hummingbird (Hylocharis chrysura) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Gilded Hummingbird?
The gilded sapphire, also known as the gilded hummingbird, is a species of hummingbird in the \"emeralds\", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay....
Where can I report a Gilded Hummingbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Gilded Hummingbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gilhum1, or on iNaturalist.
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