Planalto Hermit
Phaethornis pretrei
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<birdfyi-bird slug="phaethornis-pretrei"></birdfyi-bird>The Planalto Hermit (Phaethornis pretrei) 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 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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के बारे में
A medium-sized hermit hummingbird (13-15 cm) found in cerrado, gallery forests, and dry woodlands of central and eastern Brazil. Green upperparts, pale underparts, and rufous rump with long, white-tipped central tail feathers. Named after the French naturalist Auguste de Saint-Hilaire.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| पंखों का फैलाव | 11.9 cm | 4.7 in |
| वजन | 5.0200000000000005 g | 0.18 oz |
Habitat & Range
भौगोलिक वितरण
Endemic to eastern and central Brazil from Piauí and Goiás to Mato Grosso. Found in cerrado and dry forest at 300–800 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore following trap-lining routes through Heliconia and Costus flowers. Catches small arthropods for protein.
संरक्षण स्थिति
व्यवहार और प्रजनन
घोंसला बनाना
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 12-15 days. Fledging: 16-20 days.
अंडों की संख्या
2
ध्वनि
गीत
Melodic, rising whistle with hopeful quality; smooth ascending note curving upward then briefly hovering before fading.
वर्गिकी
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| गण | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| कुल | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Phaethornis |
| प्रजातियां | Phaethornis pretrei |
Distribution
Planalto Hermit has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family