About the Green Hermit
The green hermit is a large hummingbird that is a resident breeder from southern Central America south to northern South America
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Phaethornis guy |
| Species Codes | greher1, GREH, GRHE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Green Hermit belong to?
The Green Hermit (Phaethornis guy) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Green Hermit?
The green hermit is a large hummingbird that is a resident breeder from southern Central America south to northern South America...
Where can I report a Green Hermit sighting?
You can log sightings of Green Hermit on eBird (ebird.org) using species code greher1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
363
Species in Family
1,758
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