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Scale-throated Hermit

Phaethornis eurynome

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
11,7 cm
Berat
4,96 g
Famili
Trochilidae
Ordo
Caprimulgiformes

The Scale-throated Hermit (Phaethornis eurynome) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 11.7 cm and a weight of 5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Tentang

A medium-sized hermit hummingbird (14-15 cm) found in the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil, northeastern Argentina, and eastern Paraguay. Green plumage with scaled throat pattern and long, white-tipped tail. Nectarivore of forest undergrowth and edges.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 11,7 cm 4.6 in
Berat 4,96 g 0.17 oz

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Endemic to the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil from Minas Gerais south to Rio Grande do Sul. Found at 100–1,500 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of long-tubed lowland flowers, especially Heliconia. Gleans small insects and spiders from leaf surfaces.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 17 days. Fledging: 22-23 days.

Ukuran Sarang

2

Suara

Kicauan

Buzzy, high-pitched trill sustained for several seconds; continuous vibrating note with little variation, insect-like quality.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Famili Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Phaethornis
Spesies Phaethornis eurynome

Distribution

Scale-throated Hermit has been recorded in 1 countries.

Hadir Not recorded

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Scale-throated Hermit eat?
Nectarivore of long-tubed lowland flowers, especially Heliconia. Gleans small insects and spiders from leaf surfaces.
Where does the Scale-throated Hermit live?
Endemic to the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil from Minas Gerais south to Rio Grande do Sul. Found at 100–1,500 m.
Is the Scale-throated Hermit endangered?
The Scale-throated Hermit has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Scale-throated Hermit nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 17 days. Fledging: 22-23 days.
What does the Scale-throated Hermit sound like?
Buzzy, high-pitched trill sustained for several seconds; continuous vibrating note with little variation, insect-like quality.
How big is the Scale-throated Hermit?
The Scale-throated Hermit has a wingspan of 11.7 cm, weight of 4.96 g.
What order and family does the Scale-throated Hermit belong to?
The Scale-throated Hermit (Phaethornis eurynome) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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