About the Oasis Hummingbird
The oasis hummingbird is a species of hummingbird in tribe Mellisugini of subfamily Trochilinae, the "bee hummingbirds". It is the only species placed in the genus Rhodopis. It is found in Chile and Peru
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Rhodopis vesper |
| Species Codes | oashum1, OAHU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Oasis Hummingbird belong to?
The Oasis Hummingbird (Rhodopis vesper) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Oasis Hummingbird?
The oasis hummingbird is a species of hummingbird in tribe Mellisugini of subfamily Trochilinae, the \"bee hummingbirds\". It is the only species placed in the genus Rhodopis. It is found in Chile and Peru...
Where can I report a Oasis Hummingbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Oasis Hummingbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code oashum1, or on iNaturalist.
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Apodiformes
Order
363
Species in Family
1,231
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