Black-throated Hermit
Phaethornis atrimentalis
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Tentang
A small hermit hummingbird (9-10 cm) found in humid lowland forests from Colombia to Peru and western Brazil. Dark throat patch contrasting with pale underparts. Nectarivore of forest undergrowth, visiting small Heliconia and Costus flowers along forest streams.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Rentang Sayap | 7,7 cm | 3.0 in |
| Berat | 2,8 g | 0.10 oz |
Identifikasi
Bulu
Pale-tailed Barbthroat: buffy-white underparts; olive-green above; distinct pale buff supercilium; long graduated tail; slightly decurved pink-based bill
Habitat & Range
Rentang Geografis
Found in Amazonian foothills of Ecuador, Peru, and far western Brazil at 200–1,200 m. Uncommon and patchily distributed.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of long-tubed lowland flowers, especially Heliconia. Gleans small insects and spiders from leaf surfaces.
Status Konservasi
Suara
Kicauan
Buzzy, insect-like trill with rapid modulation; high-frequency buzz sustained briefly then repeated after short pause.
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordo | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Famili | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Phaethornis |
| Spesies | Phaethornis atrimentalis |
Distribution
Black-throated Hermit has been recorded in 3 countries.
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