About the White-chested Emerald
The white-chested emerald is a hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in Brazil, the Guianas, Trinidad, and Venezuela.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Chrysuronia brevirostris |
| Species Codes | whceme1, WCEM |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-chested Emerald belong to?
The White-chested Emerald (Chrysuronia brevirostris) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the White-chested Emerald?
The white-chested emerald is a hummingbird in the \"emeralds\", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in Brazil, the Guianas, Trinidad, and Venezuela....
Where can I report a White-chested Emerald sighting?
You can log sightings of White-chested Emerald on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whceme1, or on iNaturalist.
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Apodiformes
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