Sooty-capped Hermit
Phaethornis augusti
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<birdfyi-bird slug="phaethornis-augusti"></birdfyi-bird>The Sooty-capped Hermit (Phaethornis augusti) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (colibríes), within the order Caprimulgiformes (chotacabras y vencejos). 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 montane forests from Venezuela to Peru at 800-2,400 m elevation. Dark sooty cap contrasting with green body and rufous rump. Nectarivore of forest undergrowth and edges. Known for its deep, resonant song.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 11,4 cm | 4.5 in |
| Peso | 4,916666666666667 g | 0.17 oz |
Habitat & Range
Distribución geográfica
Found in arid scrub and forest edges of northern Venezuela and adjacent Colombia, including Margarita Island. Sea level to 1,200 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore specializing in Heliconia and other curved tubular flowers. Supplements diet with small spiders and insects gleaned from foliage.
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 20 days. Fledging: 26 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2
Sonido
Canto
Rough, scratchy chatter with coarse texture; series of dry notes scraping together in loose rhythm near nest site.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes (Chotacabras y Vencejos) |
| Familia | Trochilidae (Colibríes) |
| Genus | Phaethornis |
| Especies | Phaethornis augusti |
Distribution
Sooty-capped Hermit has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family