Green-fronted Lancebill was once a regular visitor but has not been seen since the end of 2005. The lancebill has a very distinctive shape, with a long, almost upcurved, very sharp bill, a rounded head, and a fat body - this makes it look a bit like a sausage on a cocktail stick. The bronzy color on the nape and the black tail band are good field marks, while the green on the forecrown is visible only head-on. When present, it seemed to prefer the small feeder.