About the Long-billed Starthroat
The long-billed starthroat is a species of hummingbird in the "mountain gems", tribe Lampornithini in subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in Mexico, Central America, Trinidad, and all but the four southernmost countries of South America.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Heliomaster longirostris |
| Species Codes | lobsta1, LBST |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Long-billed Starthroat belong to?
The Long-billed Starthroat (Heliomaster longirostris) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Long-billed Starthroat?
The long-billed starthroat is a species of hummingbird in the \"mountain gems\", tribe Lampornithini in subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in Mexico, Central America, Trinidad, and all but the four southernmost countries of South America....
Where can I report a Long-billed Starthroat sighting?
You can log sightings of Long-billed Starthroat on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lobsta1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Hummingbirds 363 species
More Birds in Order Apodiformes
Quick Stats
Spotted a Long-billed Starthroat?
Log your sighting on eBird or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier!