About the White-bellied Mountain-gem
The white-bellied mountaingem or white-bellied mountain-gem is a species of hummingbird in tribe Lampornithini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in Costa Rica and Panama.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Lampornis hemileucus |
| Species Codes | wbmgem1, WBMG, WBMO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-bellied Mountain-gem belong to?
The White-bellied Mountain-gem (Lampornis hemileucus) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the White-bellied Mountain-gem?
The white-bellied mountaingem or white-bellied mountain-gem is a species of hummingbird in tribe Lampornithini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in Costa Rica and Panama....
Where can I report a White-bellied Mountain-gem sighting?
You can log sightings of White-bellied Mountain-gem on eBird (ebird.org) using species code wbmgem1, or on iNaturalist.
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Apodiformes
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