About the Green-bearded Helmetcrest
The green-bearded helmetcrest is a species of hummingbird in the "coquettes", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is endemic to Colombia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Oxypogon guerinii |
| Species Codes | gnbhel1, GBHE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Green-bearded Helmetcrest belong to?
The Green-bearded Helmetcrest (Oxypogon guerinii) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Green-bearded Helmetcrest?
The green-bearded helmetcrest is a species of hummingbird in the \"coquettes\", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is endemic to Colombia....
Where can I report a Green-bearded Helmetcrest sighting?
You can log sightings of Green-bearded Helmetcrest on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gnbhel1, or on iNaturalist.
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Apodiformes
Order
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Species in Family
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