About the Scaly-breasted Hummingbird
The scaly-breasted hummingbird or scaly-breasted sabrewing is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Panama.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Phaeochroa cuvierii |
| Species Codes | scbhum1, SBRH, SBHU, SBSA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Scaly-breasted Hummingbird belong to?
The Scaly-breasted Hummingbird (Phaeochroa cuvierii) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Scaly-breasted Hummingbird?
The scaly-breasted hummingbird or scaly-breasted sabrewing is a species of hummingbird in the \"emeralds\", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Panama....
Where can I report a Scaly-breasted Hummingbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Scaly-breasted Hummingbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code scbhum1, or on iNaturalist.
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