About the Honduran Emerald
The Honduran emerald is a vulnerable species of hummingbird in the "emeralds" tribe, Trochilini, of the subfamily Trochilinae. It is endemic to Honduras.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Amazilia luciae |
| Species Codes | honeme1, HOEM |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Honduran Emerald belong to?
The Honduran Emerald (Amazilia luciae) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Honduran Emerald?
The Honduran emerald is a vulnerable species of hummingbird in the \"emeralds\" tribe, Trochilini, of the subfamily Trochilinae. It is endemic to Honduras....
Where can I report a Honduran Emerald sighting?
You can log sightings of Honduran Emerald on eBird (ebird.org) using species code honeme1, or on iNaturalist.
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Apodiformes
Order
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