Reddish Hermit
Phaethornis ruber
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<birdfyi-bird slug="phaethornis-ruber"></birdfyi-bird>The Reddish Hermit (Phaethornis ruber) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (colibríes), within the order Caprimulgiformes (chotacabras y vencejos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 6.6 cm and a weight of 2.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A tiny hermit hummingbird (7-8 cm) found in humid forests from the Guianas through Amazonia to Brazil and Bolivia. Rufous-brown plumage overall with a curved bill. Nectarivore of dense forest undergrowth. Visits tiny flowers near the forest floor. One of the smallest hermits.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 6,6 cm | 2.6 in |
| Peso | 2,4 g | 0.08 oz |
Habitat & Range
Distribución geográfica
Widespread in humid lowland forests from the Guianas south through Amazonian Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia. Found at 0–900 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of dense undergrowth flowers. Regularly hawks small flying insects and gleans spiders to meet protein needs.
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-17 days. Fledging: 15-25 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2
Sonido
Canto
Thin, reedy whistle with slightly nasal quality; soft sustained note barely wavering, issued from dense shrub cover.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes (Chotacabras y Vencejos) |
| Familia | Trochilidae (Colibríes) |
| Genus | Phaethornis |
| Especies | Phaethornis ruber |
Distribution
Reddish Hermit has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family