About the Green-throated Carib
The green-throated carib is a species of hummingbird in the subfamily Polytminae. It is found in Puerto Rico and most of the Lesser Antilles.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Eulampis holosericeus |
| Species Codes | grtcar1, GTCA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Green-throated Carib belong to?
The Green-throated Carib (Eulampis holosericeus) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Green-throated Carib?
The green-throated carib is a species of hummingbird in the subfamily Polytminae. It is found in Puerto Rico and most of the Lesser Antilles....
Where can I report a Green-throated Carib sighting?
You can log sightings of Green-throated Carib on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grtcar1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
363
Species in Family
1,138
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