Broad-tipped Hermit
Anopetia gounellei
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<birdfyi-bird slug="anopetia-gounellei"></birdfyi-bird>The Broad-tipped Hermit (Anopetia gounellei) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (kolibris), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nachtschwalben und segler). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 9.9 cm and a weight of 3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A medium-sized hummingbird (11-12 cm) found in dry scrubland and caatinga of northeastern Brazil. Green plumage with rufous underparts and a distinctive broad, rounded tail. Nectarivore adapted to arid habitats, visiting cactus flowers and bromeliads. A Brazilian near-endemic.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 9,9 cm | 3.9 in |
| Gewicht | 3,0 g | 0.11 oz |
Identifizierung
Gefieder
Tiny; bronze-green upperparts; pale buff underparts; pale supercilium; distinctive broad rounded tail feathers tipped white; dark-based tail with white tips broader than typical hermit tails; Brazilian caatinga specialist.
Habitat & Range
Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet
Found in northeastern Brazil from Ceará south to Bahia. Resident in caatinga scrub and dry forest. Restricted to semi-arid northeastern Brazil.
Diet & Feeding
Nectar specialist with a long curved bill adapted to heliconia and other tubular flowers; also gleans small spiders.
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: CP.
Gelegegröße
2
Lautgebung
Gesang
Sharp, piercing squeak followed by rapid chatter; vigorous delivery near territorial boundaries with escalating intensity.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Caprimulgiformes (Nachtschwalben und Segler) |
| Familie | Trochilidae (Kolibris) |
| Genus | Anopetia |
| Arten | Anopetia gounellei |
Distribution
Broad-tipped Hermit has been recorded in 1 countries.
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