About the Violet-bellied Hummingbird
The violet-bellied hummingbird is a species of hummingbird characterized by the male's shimmering violet belly.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Chlorestes julie |
| Species Codes | vibhum1, VBHU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Violet-bellied Hummingbird belong to?
The Violet-bellied Hummingbird (Chlorestes julie) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Violet-bellied Hummingbird?
The violet-bellied hummingbird is a species of hummingbird characterized by the male's shimmering violet belly....
Where can I report a Violet-bellied Hummingbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Violet-bellied Hummingbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code vibhum1, or on iNaturalist.
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Apodiformes
Order
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Species in Family
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