Needle-billed Hermit
Phaethornis philippii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="phaethornis-philippii"></birdfyi-bird>The Needle-billed Hermit (Phaethornis philippii) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 11.4 cm and a weight of 4.9 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A medium-sized hermit hummingbird (12-14 cm) found in humid lowland forests from eastern Peru to western Brazil. Green plumage with rufous underparts and an unusually straight, needle-like bill for a hermit. Nectarivore of Amazonian forest undergrowth.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 11.4 cm | 4.5 in |
| Weight | 4.9 g | 0.17 oz |
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found in lowland rainforest of Peru and adjacent Bolivia in the upper Amazon basin. Sea level to 600 m elevation.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore following trap-lining routes through Heliconia and Costus flowers. Catches small arthropods for protein.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Soft, whispered twittering with delicate quality; barely audible sequence of minute high notes almost lost in ambient sound.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Phaethornis |
| Species | Phaethornis philippii |
Distribution
Needle-billed Hermit has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family