About the Spot-throated Hummingbird
The spot-throated hummingbird is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is endemic to Peru but there are uncorroborated sightings in Ecuador.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Thaumasius taczanowskii |
| Species Codes | spthum2, STHU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Spot-throated Hummingbird belong to?
The Spot-throated Hummingbird (Thaumasius taczanowskii) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Spot-throated Hummingbird?
The spot-throated hummingbird is a species of hummingbird in the \"emeralds\", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is endemic to Peru but there are uncorroborated sightings in Ecuador....
Where can I report a Spot-throated Hummingbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Spot-throated Hummingbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code spthum2, or on iNaturalist.
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Apodiformes
Order
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Species in Family
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