About the Green-fronted Lancebill
The green-fronted lancebill is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. Primarily known for its incredibly long bill and "glittering" green patch of feathers on its forehead, D. ludovicae is found in subtropical and tropical moist montane forest and prefers regions that include fast moving rivers and streams.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Doryfera ludovicae |
| Species Codes | grflan1, GFRL, GFLA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Green-fronted Lancebill belong to?
The Green-fronted Lancebill (Doryfera ludovicae) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Green-fronted Lancebill?
The green-fronted lancebill is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. Primarily known for its incredibly long bill and \"glittering\" green patch of feathers on its forehead, D. ludovicae is found in subtropical and tropical moist montane forest and prefers regions that include fast movin...
Where can I report a Green-fronted Lancebill sighting?
You can log sightings of Green-fronted Lancebill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grflan1, or on iNaturalist.
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