About the White-necked Jacobin
The white-necked jacobin is a medium-sized hummingbird that ranges from Mexico south through Central America and northern South America into Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia. It is also found in Trinidad and Tobago. Its other common names include great jacobin and collared hummingbird.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Florisuga mellivora |
| Species Codes | whnjac1, WNJA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-necked Jacobin belong to?
The White-necked Jacobin (Florisuga mellivora) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the White-necked Jacobin?
The white-necked jacobin is a medium-sized hummingbird that ranges from Mexico south through Central America and northern South America into Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia. It is also found in Trinidad and Tobago. Its other common names include great jacobin and collared hummingbird....
Where can I report a White-necked Jacobin sighting?
You can log sightings of White-necked Jacobin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whnjac1, or on iNaturalist.
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