About the Mexican Sheartail
The Mexican sheartail is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is endemic to Mexico.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Doricha eliza |
| Species Codes | mexshe1, MESH |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mexican Sheartail belong to?
The Mexican Sheartail (Doricha eliza) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Mexican Sheartail?
The Mexican Sheartail is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Mexican Sheartail?
The Mexican sheartail is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is endemic to Mexico....
Where can I report a Mexican Sheartail sighting?
You can log sightings of Mexican Sheartail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code mexshe1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
363
Species in Family
921
iNat Observations
NT
IUCN Status
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