Pale-bellied Hermit
Phaethornis anthophilus
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A medium-sized hermit hummingbird (12-14 cm) found in dry forests and scrublands of Colombia, Venezuela, and Panama. Pale belly, green upperparts, and a long curved bill. Nectarivore of dry forest undergrowth and edges. One of the few hermits adapted to arid habitats.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 11,4 cm | 4.5 in |
| Poids | 5,166666666666667 g | 0.18 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Baron's Hermit: sooty brown overall; buffy-white supercilium; pale-streaked throat; rufous belly patch; elongated decurved black bill
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Found in northern Colombia and Venezuela in dry deciduous forest and scrub. Sea level to 1,000 m elevation.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore adapted to curved corolla flowers via trap-lining. Supplements nectar with small spiders caught near bromeliads.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CP.
Taille de la couvée
2
Son
Chant
Soft, pure tones in slow deliberate sequence; each note clearly separated, musical and unhurried, issued at twilight.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Famille | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Phaethornis |
| Espèces | Phaethornis anthophilus |
Distribution
Pale-bellied Hermit has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family