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Meet the Trochilidae

A field guide to the Trochilidae family — 366 species in the Birbs encyclopedia, with the best-known members to start with.

By Viralagain Updated 1 min read
Allen’s Hummingbird
Photo: Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0 (Wikimedia Commons)

The Trochilidae family is represented by 366 species in the Birbs encyclopedia. They are mostly tiny birds. Below are some of the best-known members to get to know first — tap any bird for the full profile, sounds and ID notes.

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