11,197 observationsLeast Concern
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Selasphorus platycercus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Apodiformes ›Family: Trochilidae ›Genus: Selasphorus
About
The broad-tailed hummingbird (Selasphorus platycercus) is a medium-sized hummingbird, nearly 4 in (10 cm) in length. It is one of seven species in the genus Selasphorus.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Broad-tailed Hummingbird is Selasphorus platycercus.
- Broad-tailed Hummingbird belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Broad-tailed Hummingbird belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Broad-tailed Hummingbird belongs to the class Aves.
- Broad-tailed Hummingbird belongs to the order Apodiformes.
- Broad-tailed Hummingbird belongs to the family Trochilidae.
- Broad-tailed Hummingbird belongs to the genus Selasphorus.