About the Swallow-tailed Hummingbird
The swallow-tailed hummingbird is a species in the hummingbird family (Trochilidae), found mainly in east-central South America. Most authorities place it in the genus Eupetomena, although some place it in Campylopterus based on song and the thick shafts of the males' first primaries. Its common name and specific epithet both refer to the long, deeply forked, somewhat swallow-like tail.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Eupetomena macroura |
| Species Codes | swthum1, STHU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Swallow-tailed Hummingbird belong to?
The Swallow-tailed Hummingbird (Eupetomena macroura) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Swallow-tailed Hummingbird?
The swallow-tailed hummingbird is a species in the hummingbird family (Trochilidae), found mainly in east-central South America. Most authorities place it in the genus Eupetomena, although some place it in Campylopterus based on song and the thick shafts of the males' first primaries. Its common nam...
Where can I report a Swallow-tailed Hummingbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Swallow-tailed Hummingbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code swthum1, or on iNaturalist.
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