About the Slender Sheartail
The slender sheartail is a species of hummingbird in tribe Mellisugini of subfamily Trochilinae, the "bee hummingbirds". It is found in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Doricha enicura |
| Species Codes | sleshe1, SLSH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Slender Sheartail belong to?
The Slender Sheartail (Doricha enicura) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Slender Sheartail?
The slender sheartail is a species of hummingbird in tribe Mellisugini of subfamily Trochilinae, the \"bee hummingbirds\". It is found in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico....
Where can I report a Slender Sheartail sighting?
You can log sightings of Slender Sheartail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sleshe1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
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Species in Family
398
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