Grey-chinned Hermit
Phaethornis griseogularis
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A small hermit hummingbird (9-10 cm) found in Andean foothill forests from Colombia to Peru at 500-2,000 m elevation. Grey chin, green plumage, and rufous underparts. Nectarivore of forest undergrowth. Taxonomy complex, with several subspecies sometimes treated as separate species.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 6.9 cm | 2.7 in |
| Weight | 2.4166666666666665 g | 0.09 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Sooty Barbthroat: dark brownish-gray overall; pale buff supercilium; rufous-washed underparts; white-tipped tail feathers; decurved bill
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found along the Andes foothills and adjacent lowlands in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru at 300–1,800 m elevation.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore visiting Heliconia, Costus, and banana flowers along forest understory routes. Takes small insects opportunistically.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Fledging: 21-23 days.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Sharp, high chip followed by buzzy rattling trill; two-part call with emphatic onset and rough, cascading continuation.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Phaethornis |
| Species | Phaethornis griseogularis |
Distribution
Grey-chinned Hermit has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family