Koepcke's Hermit
Phaethornis koepckeae
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A medium-sized hermit hummingbird (13-14 cm) endemic to the eastern slopes of the Peruvian Andes at 800-1,500 m. Green plumage with rufous underparts. Named after Maria Koepcke, a German-Peruvian ornithologist. Classified as Near Threatened due to limited range.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Rentang Sayap | 12,1 cm | 4.8 in |
| Berat | 4,95 g | 0.17 oz |
Identifikasi
Bulu
Little Hermit: glittering green crown; pale buff underparts; white pectoral tufts; white postocular stripe; tiny size; decurved bill
Habitat & Range
Rentang Geografis
Endemic to Peru in the Ucayali and Madre de Dios drainages. Found in lowland and foothill forest at 200–700 m elevation.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore specializing in Heliconia and other curved tubular flowers. Supplements diet with small spiders and insects gleaned from foliage.
Status Konservasi
Perilaku & Berkembang Biak
Bersarang
Nest type: CP.
Ukuran Sarang
2
Suara
Kicauan
Deep, hollow churr with resonant quality; prolonged buzzing trill carrying well through dense forest at low frequency.
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordo | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Famili | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Phaethornis |
| Spesies | Phaethornis koepckeae |
Distribution
Koepcke's Hermit has been recorded in 1 countries.
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