White-browed Hermit
Phaethornis stuarti
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A small hermit hummingbird (10-11 cm) found in Andean foothill forests from Peru to Bolivia at 800-1,800 m elevation. Green plumage with white eyebrow stripe and buffy underparts. Nectarivore of cloud forest undergrowth. Named after the Austrian naturalist Karl Stuart.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 7,2 cm | 2.8 in |
| Poids | 2,48 g | 0.09 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Straight-billed Hermit: rufous underparts; olive-brown crown; broad white postocular stripe; elongated whitish tail; distinctively straight bill
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Endemic to Bolivia and adjacent southwestern Brazil in the Amazon basin. Found in lowland forest at 150–600 m elevation.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore trap-lining Heliconia patches in humid lowland forest. Supplements with arthropods for breeding protein demands.
Statut de conservation
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Chant
Deep, resonant trill with powerful carrying quality; rich vibrating sound audible at great distance in still air.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Famille | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Phaethornis |
| Espèces | Phaethornis stuarti |
Distribution
White-browed Hermit has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family