About the Great-billed Hermit
The great-billed hermit is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Phaethornis malaris |
| Species Codes | grbher1, GBHE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Great-billed Hermit belong to?
The Great-billed Hermit (Phaethornis malaris) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Great-billed Hermit?
The great-billed hermit is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela....
Where can I report a Great-billed Hermit sighting?
You can log sightings of Great-billed Hermit on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grbher1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
363
Species in Family
241
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