Green-fronted Lancebill
Doryfera ludovicae
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderApodiformes (Swifts and Hummingbirds)
- FamilyTrochilidae (Hummingbirds)
- GenusDoryfera (Lancebills)
- SpeciesDoryfera ludovicae (Green-fronted Lancebill)
About the Green-fronted Lancebill
The green-fronted lancebill (Doryfera ludovicae) is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. Primarily known for its incredibly long bill and "glittering" green patch of feathers on its forehead, D. ludovicae is found in subtropical and tropical moist montane forest and prefers regions that include fast moving rivers and streams.
The green-fronted lancebill is generally known by its species name Doryfera ludovicae but has been divided into the two subspecies D. ludovicae ludovicae and D. ludovicae veraguensis due to variation in geographic distribution.
Originally placed in Phaethornithinae due its nest, recent examination of the genus has found it to be included in the "mango group" defined as including Androdon, Anthracothorax, Chrysolampis, Colibri, Doryfera, Eulampis, Heliactin, Heliothryx, Polytmus, and Schistes.
The most recent research has found evidence to suggest that Doryfera can be further refined into a monophyletic group consisting of three genera Doryfera, Schistes and, Colibri. The green-fronted lancebill, as the name suggests, is distinguished by a "glittering" green patch of feathers on their forehead. Between males and females... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Green-fronted Lancebill in Podocarpus National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Podocarpus National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 2 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 3 | Arenal Volcano National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 4 | Los Nevados National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 5 | Volcán Barú National Park | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 6 | Los Quetzales National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 7 | Farallones de Cali National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 8 | Tapantí-Macizo de la Muerte National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 9 | Chirripó National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 10 | La Amistad International Park (Panama) | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 11 | Poás Volcano National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 12 | Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 13 | Braulio Carrillo National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 14 | Chingaza National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 15 | Puracé National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 16 | Sierra de la Macarena National Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 17 | Irazú Volcano National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 18 | Cordillera Azul National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 19 | Darién National Park | 🇵🇦 Panama |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Green-fronted Lancebill in Podocarpus National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Green-fronted Lancebill sighting in Podocarpus National Park, based on 123 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Green-fronted Lancebill in Podocarpus National Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for Green-fronted Lancebill in Podocarpus National Park in our monthly data.