White-browed Hermit
Phaethornis stuarti
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<birdfyi-bird slug="phaethornis-stuarti"></birdfyi-bird>The White-browed Hermit (Phaethornis stuarti) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 7.2 cm and a weight of 2.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A small hermit hummingbird (10-11 cm) found in Andean foothill forests from Peru to Bolivia at 800-1,800 m elevation. Green plumage with white eyebrow stripe and buffy underparts. Nectarivore of cloud forest undergrowth. Named after the Austrian naturalist Karl Stuart.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 7.2 cm | 2.8 in |
| Weight | 2.48 g | 0.09 oz |
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Endemic to Bolivia and adjacent southwestern Brazil in the Amazon basin. Found in lowland forest at 150–600 m elevation.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore trap-lining Heliconia patches in humid lowland forest. Supplements with arthropods for breeding protein demands.
Conservation Status
Sound
Song
Deep, resonant trill with powerful carrying quality; rich vibrating sound audible at great distance in still air.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Phaethornis |
| Species | Phaethornis stuarti |
Distribution
White-browed Hermit has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family