Green-fronted Hummingbird
A species of Hummingbird Scientific name : Leucolia viridifrons Genus : Hummingbird
Green-fronted Hummingbird, A species of Hummingbird
Botanical name: Leucolia viridifrons
Genus: Hummingbird
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Photo By Don Roberson
Description
The green-fronted hummingbird (Leucolia viridifrons) is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae.
Size
12 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Feeding Habits
Green-fronted Hummingbird primarily feeds on nectar and small arthropods. This bird species exhibits specialized foraging by hovering to extract nectar from flowers. It also possesses a unique ability to catch insects on the wing. Their diet is specifically adapted to their high energy needs.
Habitat
Green-fronted Hummingbird typically inhabits diverse ecosystems, ranging from deciduous and thorn forests to arid and semiarid scrublands. These birds are also frequently found in riparian woods—a testament to their adaptability to varying moisture levels. Semiopen landscapes with hedges and interspersed trees provide suitable conditions for green-fronted Hummingbird, allowing them to flourish in environments that offer a balance between forested cover and open spaces for foraging.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Distribution Area
It is found in Mexico and western Guatemala. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, and subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland.
Photo By Don Roberson
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Hummingbirds Genus
Hummingbird Species
Green-fronted Hummingbird