About the Vervain Hummingbird
The vervain hummingbird is a species of hummingbird in tribe Mellisugini of subfamily Trochilinae, the "bee hummingbirds". It is found on Hispaniola and Jamaica.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Mellisuga minima |
| Species Codes | verhum1, VEHU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Vervain Hummingbird belong to?
The Vervain Hummingbird (Mellisuga minima) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Vervain Hummingbird?
The vervain hummingbird is a species of hummingbird in tribe Mellisugini of subfamily Trochilinae, the \"bee hummingbirds\". It is found on Hispaniola and Jamaica....
Where can I report a Vervain Hummingbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Vervain Hummingbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code verhum1, or on iNaturalist.
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Apodiformes
Order
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