About the Western Emerald
The Western Emerald (Chlorostilbon melanorhynchus) is a species of bird in the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), within the order Apodiformes. This family contains 363 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code weseme1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Chlorostilbon melanorhynchus |
| Species Codes | weseme1, BTEM, WEEM |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Western Emerald belong to?
The Western Emerald (Chlorostilbon melanorhynchus) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Western Emerald?
The Western Emerald is a member of the Hummingbirds family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Western Emerald sighting?
You can log sightings of Western Emerald on eBird (ebird.org) using species code weseme1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Hummingbirds 363 species
More Birds in Order Apodiformes
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
363
Species in Family
1,098
iNat Observations
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