Long-tailed Hermit
Phaethornis superciliosus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="phaethornis-superciliosus"></birdfyi-bird>The Long-tailed Hermit (Phaethornis superciliosus) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 11.7 cm and a weight of 5.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A large hermit hummingbird (15-17 cm) found in humid lowland forests from Venezuela through the Guianas to northern Brazil. Green plumage with long, curved bill and very long, white-tipped central tail feathers. Nectarivore of forest undergrowth. Males gather in singing leks.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 11.7 cm | 4.6 in |
| Weight | 5.15 g | 0.18 oz |
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found in lowland humid forest from Colombia and Venezuela east through the Guianas and south through Amazonian Brazil. 0–700 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of dense undergrowth flowers. Regularly hawks small flying insects and gleans spiders to meet protein needs.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-18 days. Fledging: 21-22 days.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Thin, sibilant hissing trill; continuous soft buzz with slight pulsing quality, issued during slow hovering near blossoms.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Phaethornis |
| Species | Phaethornis superciliosus |
Distribution
Long-tailed Hermit has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family