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Great-billed Hermit

Phaethornis malaris

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
11,8 cm
Berat
6,4799999999999995 g
Famili
Trochilidae
Ordo
Caprimulgiformes

The Great-billed Hermit (Phaethornis malaris) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 11.8 cm and a weight of 6.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Tentang

A large hermit hummingbird (15-17 cm), the largest in the genus, found in lowland Amazonian forests from Colombia to Brazil and Bolivia. Green plumage with a massive curved bill and long tail. Nectarivore of forest undergrowth, visiting large Heliconia flowers.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 11,8 cm 4.6 in
Berat 6,4799999999999995 g 0.23 oz

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Widespread in Amazonian lowlands from Colombia and the Guianas south through Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. 0–800 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore trap-lining Heliconia patches in humid lowland forest. Supplements with arthropods for breeding protein demands.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 20-23 days.

Ukuran Sarang

2

Suara

Kicauan

Melodic, two-note whistle repeated persistently; first note pure and high, second slightly lower, given every few seconds.

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Great-billed Hermit has been recorded in 4 countries.

Hadir Not recorded

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Great-billed Hermit eat?
Nectarivore trap-lining Heliconia patches in humid lowland forest. Supplements with arthropods for breeding protein demands.
Where does the Great-billed Hermit live?
Widespread in Amazonian lowlands from Colombia and the Guianas south through Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. 0–800 m.
Is the Great-billed Hermit endangered?
The Great-billed Hermit has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Great-billed Hermit nest?
Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 20-23 days.
What does the Great-billed Hermit sound like?
Melodic, two-note whistle repeated persistently; first note pure and high, second slightly lower, given every few seconds.
How big is the Great-billed Hermit?
The Great-billed Hermit has a wingspan of 11.8 cm, weight of 6.4799999999999995 g.
What order and family does the Great-billed Hermit belong to?
The Great-billed Hermit (Phaethornis malaris) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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