White-bearded Hermit
Phaethornis hispidus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="phaethornis-hispidus"></birdfyi-bird>The White-bearded Hermit (Phaethornis hispidus) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 10.8 cm and a weight of 5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A medium-sized hermit hummingbird (13-15 cm) found in lowland forests from Venezuela through Amazonia to Bolivia. Green plumage with a distinctive white beard-like throat stripe and long, white-tipped tail. Nectarivore of forest undergrowth, visiting Heliconia flowers.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 10.8 cm | 4.3 in |
| Weight | 4.975 g | 0.18 oz |
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Widespread in western Amazonia from Colombia and Venezuela south through Ecuador and Peru to Bolivia. Found at 100–1,000 m.
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: 20-22 days.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Sharp, staccato chips in rapid series; clean, emphatic notes delivered rhythmically without inflection or melodic variation.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Phaethornis |
| Species | Phaethornis hispidus |
Distribution
White-bearded Hermit has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family