Buff-bellied Hermit
Phaethornis subochraceus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="phaethornis-subochraceus"></birdfyi-bird>The Buff-bellied Hermit (Phaethornis subochraceus) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (colibríes), within the order Caprimulgiformes (chotacabras y vencejos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 10.1 cm and a weight of 4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A small hermit hummingbird (10-12 cm) found in dry deciduous forests and cerrado of central Bolivia and western Brazil. Buff-orange belly, green upperparts, and a curved bill. Nectarivore of dry forest undergrowth. An uncommon species of semi-arid habitats.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 10,1 cm | 4.0 in |
| Peso | 4,0 g | 0.14 oz |
Habitat & Range
Distribución geográfica
Endemic to central and southwestern Brazil in cerrado woodland edges and dry forest gallery. Found at 400–900 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore with elongated bill suited to pendant tubular flowers. Gleans small spiders and mites from vegetation.
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 20 days.
Sonido
Canto
Rapid, light twittering cascade; airy high notes tumbling quickly in animated sequence during courtship display flight.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes (Chotacabras y Vencejos) |
| Familia | Trochilidae (Colibríes) |
| Genus | Phaethornis |
| Especies | Phaethornis subochraceus |
Distribution
Buff-bellied Hermit has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family