About the Shining Honeycreeper
The shining honeycreeper is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies. It is found in Mexico, every Central American country except El Salvador, and Colombia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Cyanerpes lucidus |
| Species Codes | shihon1, SHHO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Shining Honeycreeper belong to?
The Shining Honeycreeper (Cyanerpes lucidus) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Shining Honeycreeper?
The shining honeycreeper is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies. It is found in Mexico, every Central American country except El Salvador, and Colombia....
Where can I report a Shining Honeycreeper sighting?
You can log sightings of Shining Honeycreeper on eBird (ebird.org) using species code shihon1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
389
Species in Family
963
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