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Allen's Hummingbird

Selasphorus sasin

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Apodiformes ›Family: Trochilidae ›Genus: Selasphorus

About

Allen's hummingbird (Selasphorus sasin) is a species of hummingbird. It is a small bird, with mature adults reaching only 3 to 3.5 in (76 to 89 mm) in length. The male has a green back and forehead, with rust-colored rufous flanks, rump, and tail. The male's throat is an iridescent orange-red. The female and immature Allen's hummingbirds are similarly colored, but lack the iridescent throat patch, instead having a series of speckles on their throats. Females are mostly...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Allen's Hummingbird?
The scientific name of Allen's Hummingbird is Selasphorus sasin.
What is the conservation status of Allen's Hummingbird?
The Allen's Hummingbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Allen's Hummingbird belong to?
Allen's Hummingbird belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Allen's Hummingbird belong to?
Allen's Hummingbird belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Allen's Hummingbird belong to?
Allen's Hummingbird belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Allen's Hummingbird belong to?
Allen's Hummingbird belongs to the order Apodiformes.
What family does Allen's Hummingbird belong to?
Allen's Hummingbird belongs to the family Trochilidae.
What genus does Allen's Hummingbird belong to?
Allen's Hummingbird belongs to the genus Selasphorus.