About the Scissor-tailed Hummingbird
The scissor-tailed hummingbird is an Endangered species of hummingbird in the "mountain gems", tribe Lampornithini in subfamily Trochilinae. It is endemic to Venezuela.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Hylonympha macrocerca |
| Species Codes | scthum1, STHU |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Scissor-tailed Hummingbird belong to?
The Scissor-tailed Hummingbird (Hylonympha macrocerca) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Scissor-tailed Hummingbird?
The Scissor-tailed Hummingbird is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Scissor-tailed Hummingbird?
The scissor-tailed hummingbird is an Endangered species of hummingbird in the \"mountain gems\", tribe Lampornithini in subfamily Trochilinae. It is endemic to Venezuela....
Where can I report a Scissor-tailed Hummingbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Scissor-tailed Hummingbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code scthum1, or on iNaturalist.
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