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Planalto Hermit

Phaethornis pretrei

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
11,9 cm
Berat
5,0200000000000005 g
Famili
Trochilidae
Ordo
Caprimulgiformes

Tentang

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
Rentang Sayap 11,9 cm 4.7 in
Berat 5,0200000000000005 g 0.18 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Long-tailed Hermit: rufous below; glossy green crown; broad white supercilium; elongated white-tipped central tail feathers; buff undertail

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

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.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 12-15 days. Fledging: 16-20 days.

Ukuran Sarang

2

Suara

Kicauan

Melodic, rising whistle with hopeful quality; smooth ascending note curving upward then briefly hovering before fading.

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Planalto Hermit has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Planalto Hermit eat?
Nectarivore following trap-lining routes through Heliconia and Costus flowers. Catches small arthropods for protein.
Where does the Planalto Hermit live?
Endemic to eastern and central Brazil from Piauí and Goiás to Mato Grosso. Found in cerrado and dry forest at 300–800 m.
Is the Planalto Hermit endangered?
The Planalto Hermit has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Planalto Hermit nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 12-15 days. Fledging: 16-20 days.
What does the Planalto Hermit sound like?
Melodic, rising whistle with hopeful quality; smooth ascending note curving upward then briefly hovering before fading.
How big is the Planalto Hermit?
The Planalto Hermit has a wingspan of 11.9 cm, weight of 5.0200000000000005 g.
What order and family does the Planalto Hermit belong to?
The Planalto Hermit (Phaethornis pretrei) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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