Cinnamon-throated Hermit
Phaethornis nattereri
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A small hermit hummingbird (10-11 cm) found in dry scrubland and gallery forests of central Brazil and eastern Bolivia. Cinnamon-orange throat, green upperparts, and rufous underparts. Nectarivore adapted to cerrado and transition forest habitats.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 8.6 cm | 3.4 in |
| Weight | 2.8 g | 0.10 oz |
Identification
Plumage
White-tipped Sicklebill: rufous underparts with white streaking; dark olive-brown above; white lateral crown stripe; pronounced decurved bill
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Endemic to the cerrado and caatinga transition zones of central and northeastern Brazil. Found at 200–800 m elevation.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore following trap-lining routes through Heliconia and Costus flowers. Catches small arthropods for protein.
Conservation Status
Sound
Song
Pure, sustained whistle with bell-like clarity; single note held steadily then gently fading, given from tall forest perch.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Phaethornis |
| Species | Phaethornis nattereri |
Distribution
Cinnamon-throated Hermit has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family