About the Violet Sabrewing
The violet sabrewing is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of the subfamily Trochilinae. It is found from Mexico to Panama.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Campylopterus hemileucurus |
| Species Codes | viosab1, VISA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Violet Sabrewing belong to?
The Violet Sabrewing (Campylopterus hemileucurus) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Violet Sabrewing?
The violet sabrewing is a species of hummingbird in the \"emeralds\", tribe Trochilini of the subfamily Trochilinae. It is found from Mexico to Panama....
Where can I report a Violet Sabrewing sighting?
You can log sightings of Violet Sabrewing on eBird (ebird.org) using species code viosab1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
363
Species in Family
4,169
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