About the Green-throated Mountain-gem
The green-throated mountaingem or green-throated mountain-gem is a species of hummingbird in tribe Lampornithini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Lampornis viridipallens |
| Species Codes | gtmgem1, GTMG, GTMO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Green-throated Mountain-gem belong to?
The Green-throated Mountain-gem (Lampornis viridipallens) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Green-throated Mountain-gem?
The green-throated mountaingem or green-throated mountain-gem is a species of hummingbird in tribe Lampornithini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico....
Where can I report a Green-throated Mountain-gem sighting?
You can log sightings of Green-throated Mountain-gem on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gtmgem1, or on iNaturalist.
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Apodiformes
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