Glow-throated hummingbird

Selasphorus ardens

The glow-throated hummingbird (Selasphorus ardens) is an Endangered species of hummingbird in tribe Mellisugini of subfamily Trochilinae, the "bee hummingbirds".

Family: Trochilidae Order: Trochiliformes Conservation: Endangered
Glow-throated hummingbird

About the Glow-throated hummingbird

The glow-throated hummingbird (Selasphorus ardens) is an Endangered species of hummingbird in tribe Mellisugini of subfamily Trochilinae, the "bee hummingbirds". It is endemic to a small area of Panama.

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  • The glow-throated hummingbird (Selasphorus ardens) is an Endangered species of hummingbird in tribe Mellisugini of subfamily Trochilinae, the "bee hummingbirds".

Conservation Status

The Glow-throated hummingbird is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. This species is at significant risk of extinction and requires active conservation efforts.

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Taxonomy & Classification

OrderTrochiliformes
FamilyTrochilidae
GenusSelasphorus
SpeciesSelasphorus ardens

Range & Habitat

Range map of Glow-throated hummingbird

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Related Species

Other species in the Trochilidae family: