About the White-tailed Hummingbird
The white-tailed hummingbird is a Near Threatened species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is endemic to southwestern Mexico.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Eupherusa poliocerca |
| Species Codes | whthum1, WTAH, WTHU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-tailed Hummingbird belong to?
The White-tailed Hummingbird (Eupherusa poliocerca) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the White-tailed Hummingbird?
The white-tailed hummingbird is a Near Threatened species of hummingbird in the \"emeralds\", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is endemic to southwestern Mexico....
Where can I report a White-tailed Hummingbird sighting?
You can log sightings of White-tailed Hummingbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whthum1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Hummingbirds 363 species
More Birds in Order Apodiformes
Photo via Wikimedia Commons
Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
363
Species in Family
Spotted a White-tailed Hummingbird?
Log your sighting on eBird or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier!