About the Glittering-throated Emerald
The glittering-throated emerald is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, the Guianas, Peru, Trinidad and Venezuela.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Chionomesa fimbriata |
| Species Codes | glteme1, GTEM |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Glittering-throated Emerald belong to?
The Glittering-throated Emerald (Chionomesa fimbriata) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Glittering-throated Emerald?
The glittering-throated emerald is a species of hummingbird in the \"emeralds\", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, the Guianas, Peru, Trinidad and Venezuela....
Where can I report a Glittering-throated Emerald sighting?
You can log sightings of Glittering-throated Emerald on eBird (ebird.org) using species code glteme1, or on iNaturalist.
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