About the Green-backed Firecrown
The green-backed firecrown is a hummingbird in the "coquettes", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Argentina, mainland Chile, and the Juan Fernández Islands.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Sephanoides sephaniodes |
| Species Codes | grbfir1, GBFI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Green-backed Firecrown belong to?
The Green-backed Firecrown (Sephanoides sephaniodes) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Green-backed Firecrown?
The green-backed firecrown is a hummingbird in the \"coquettes\", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Argentina, mainland Chile, and the Juan Fernández Islands....
Where can I report a Green-backed Firecrown sighting?
You can log sightings of Green-backed Firecrown on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grbfir1, or on iNaturalist.
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Apodiformes
Order
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Species in Family
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