Green Hermit
Phaethornis guy
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A large hermit hummingbird (15-17 cm) found in humid montane forests from Central America to Peru at 400-2,000 m elevation. Brilliant green plumage with dark face mask and long, white-tipped tail. Nectarivore of forest undergrowth, visiting Heliconia and Passiflora flowers.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 11,8 cm | 4.6 in |
| Poids | 5,416666666666667 g | 0.19 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Western Long-tailed Hermit: metallic green above; buff-white below; forked dark tail with pale edges; white postocular stripe; curved bill
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Found in humid foothill forests from Trinidad and Costa Rica south through Colombia, Venezuela, and Ecuador to Bolivia. 200–1,800 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore trap-lining Heliconia patches in humid lowland forest. Supplements with arthropods for breeding protein demands.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 17-18 days. Fledging: 21-27 days.
Taille de la couvée
2
Son
Chant
Harsh, screaming trill with urgent intensity; loud, rough notes escalating quickly during territorial disputes near flowers.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Famille | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Phaethornis |
| Espèces | Phaethornis guy |
Distribution
Green Hermit has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family