Minute Hermit
Phaethornis idaliae
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A tiny hermit hummingbird (6-7 cm), one of the smallest in its genus. Endemic to the Atlantic Forest of eastern Brazil. Green plumage with rufous underparts and a short, curved bill. Nectarivore of low forest undergrowth. Classified as Near Threatened due to habitat loss.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 6.9 cm | 2.7 in |
| Weight | 2.25 g | 0.08 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Buff-tailed Sicklebill: rich chestnut-brown underparts; dark olive-green upperparts; white postocular stripe; strongly decurved bill matching sickle shape
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Endemic to the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil from Espírito Santo to Santa Catarina. Found at sea level to 900 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore specializing in Heliconia and other curved tubular flowers. Supplements diet with small spiders and insects gleaned from foliage.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 20 days.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Harsh, grating buzz with mechanical quality; abrupt dry trill issued suddenly then stopping, leaving brief startling silence.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Phaethornis |
| Species | Phaethornis idaliae |
Distribution
Minute Hermit has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family