Scale-throated Hermit
Phaethornis eurynome
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<birdfyi-bird slug="phaethornis-eurynome"></birdfyi-bird>The Scale-throated Hermit (Phaethornis eurynome) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (kolibris), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nachtschwalben und segler). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 11.7 cm and a weight of 5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A medium-sized hermit hummingbird (14-15 cm) found in the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil, northeastern Argentina, and eastern Paraguay. Green plumage with scaled throat pattern and long, white-tipped tail. Nectarivore of forest undergrowth and edges.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 11,7 cm | 4.6 in |
| Gewicht | 4,96 g | 0.17 oz |
Habitat & Range
Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet
Endemic to the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil from Minas Gerais south to Rio Grande do Sul. Found at 100–1,500 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of long-tubed lowland flowers, especially Heliconia. Gleans small insects and spiders from leaf surfaces.
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Nistverhalten
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 17 days. Fledging: 22-23 days.
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Lautgebung
Gesang
Buzzy, high-pitched trill sustained for several seconds; continuous vibrating note with little variation, insect-like quality.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Caprimulgiformes (Nachtschwalben und Segler) |
| Familie | Trochilidae (Kolibris) |
| Genus | Phaethornis |
| Arten | Phaethornis eurynome |
Distribution
Scale-throated Hermit has been recorded in 1 countries.
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