About the Golden-crowned Emerald
The golden-crowned emerald is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is endemic to western Mexico.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Cynanthus auriceps |
| Species Codes | goceme1, GCEM |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Golden-crowned Emerald belong to?
The Golden-crowned Emerald (Cynanthus auriceps) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Golden-crowned Emerald?
The golden-crowned emerald is a species of hummingbird in the \"emeralds\", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is endemic to western Mexico....
Where can I report a Golden-crowned Emerald sighting?
You can log sightings of Golden-crowned Emerald on eBird (ebird.org) using species code goceme1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
363
Species in Family
631
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