82,971 observationsLeast Concern
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Aves βΊOrder: Apodiformes βΊFamily: Trochilidae βΊGenus: Archilochus
About
The ruby-throated hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) is a species of hummingbird that generally spends the winter in Central America, Mexico, and Florida, and migrates to Canada and other parts of Eastern North America for the summer to breed. It is by far the most common hummingbird seen east of the Mississippi River in North America.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Ruby-throated Hummingbird is Archilochus colubris.
- Ruby-throated Hummingbird belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Ruby-throated Hummingbird belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Ruby-throated Hummingbird belongs to the class Aves.
- Ruby-throated Hummingbird belongs to the order Apodiformes.
- Ruby-throated Hummingbird belongs to the family Trochilidae.
- Ruby-throated Hummingbird belongs to the genus Archilochus.