White-whiskered Hermit
Phaethornis yaruqui
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<birdfyi-bird slug="phaethornis-yaruqui"></birdfyi-bird>The White-whiskered Hermit (Phaethornis yaruqui) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 11.9 cm and a weight of 5.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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À propos
A medium-sized hermit hummingbird (13-15 cm) found in humid foothill forests of western Colombia and Ecuador. Dark plumage with white whisker-like throat stripes and long, white-tipped tail. Nectarivore of forest undergrowth. A specialist of Chocó rainforest habitats.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 11,9 cm | 4.7 in |
| Poids | 5,416666666666667 g | 0.19 oz |
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Endemic to the Pacific slope of Ecuador and northwestern Colombia in lowland humid forest. Sea level to 800 m elevation.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of dense undergrowth flowers. Regularly hawks small flying insects and gleans spiders to meet protein needs.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CP.
Taille de la couvée
2
Son
Chant
Gentle, melodic warbling with flowing phrases; notes weaving smoothly in quiet musical progression through dappled forest.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Famille | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Phaethornis |
| Espèces | Phaethornis yaruqui |
Distribution
White-whiskered Hermit has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family