About the Ruby-topaz Hummingbird
The ruby-topaz hummingbird, commonly referred to simply as the ruby topaz, is a species of hummingbird in the subfamily Polytminae, the mangoes. It is found in Aruba, Bolivia, Bonaire, Brazil, Colombia, Curaçao, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Chrysolampis mosquitus |
| Species Codes | ruthum1, RTOH, RTHU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Ruby-topaz Hummingbird belong to?
The Ruby-topaz Hummingbird (Chrysolampis mosquitus) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Ruby-topaz Hummingbird?
The ruby-topaz hummingbird, commonly referred to simply as the ruby topaz, is a species of hummingbird in the subfamily Polytminae, the mangoes. It is found in Aruba, Bolivia, Bonaire, Brazil, Colombia, Curaçao, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela....
Where can I report a Ruby-topaz Hummingbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Ruby-topaz Hummingbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ruthum1, or on iNaturalist.
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