About the Sapphire-spangled Emerald
The sapphire-spangled emerald is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is regularly found in Bolivia, Brazil, Peru, and Venezuela; as a vagrant in Argentina; and has possibly occurred in Ecuador.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Chionomesa lactea |
| Species Codes | saseme1, SSVE, SSEM |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sapphire-spangled Emerald belong to?
The Sapphire-spangled Emerald (Chionomesa lactea) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Sapphire-spangled Emerald?
The sapphire-spangled emerald is a species of hummingbird in the \"emeralds\", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is regularly found in Bolivia, Brazil, Peru, and Venezuela; as a vagrant in Argentina; and has possibly occurred in Ecuador....
Where can I report a Sapphire-spangled Emerald sighting?
You can log sightings of Sapphire-spangled Emerald on eBird (ebird.org) using species code saseme1, or on iNaturalist.
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