About the Glow-throated Hummingbird
The glow-throated hummingbird is an Endangered species of hummingbird in tribe Mellisugini of subfamily Trochilinae, the "bee hummingbirds". It is endemic to a small area of Panama.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Selasphorus ardens |
| Species Codes | glthum1, GLTH, GTHU |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Glow-throated Hummingbird belong to?
The Glow-throated Hummingbird (Selasphorus ardens) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Glow-throated Hummingbird?
The Glow-throated Hummingbird is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Glow-throated Hummingbird?
The glow-throated hummingbird is an Endangered species of hummingbird in tribe Mellisugini of subfamily Trochilinae, the \"bee hummingbirds\". It is endemic to a small area of Panama....
Where can I report a Glow-throated Hummingbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Glow-throated Hummingbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code glthum1, or on iNaturalist.
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