About the White-throated Mountain-gem
The white-throated mountaingem or white-throated mountain-gem is a species of hummingbird in tribe Lampornithini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is endemic to the highlands of Costa Rica and Panama.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Lampornis castaneoventris |
| Species Codes | wtmgem1, WTMG, WTTM, WTMO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-throated Mountain-gem belong to?
The White-throated Mountain-gem (Lampornis castaneoventris) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the White-throated Mountain-gem?
The white-throated mountaingem or white-throated mountain-gem is a species of hummingbird in tribe Lampornithini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is endemic to the highlands of Costa Rica and Panama....
Where can I report a White-throated Mountain-gem sighting?
You can log sightings of White-throated Mountain-gem on eBird (ebird.org) using species code wtmgem1, or on iNaturalist.
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Apodiformes
Order
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Species in Family
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