About the Short-tailed Emerald
The short-tailed emerald is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in Colombia and Venezuela. It has also been called Poortman's emerald hummingbird.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Chlorostilbon poortmani |
| Species Codes | shteme1, STEM |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Short-tailed Emerald belong to?
The Short-tailed Emerald (Chlorostilbon poortmani) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Short-tailed Emerald?
The short-tailed emerald is a species of hummingbird in the \"emeralds\", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in Colombia and Venezuela. It has also been called Poortman's emerald hummingbird....
Where can I report a Short-tailed Emerald sighting?
You can log sightings of Short-tailed Emerald on eBird (ebird.org) using species code shteme1, or on iNaturalist.
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