Long-billed Hermit
Phaethornis longirostris
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<birdfyi-bird slug="phaethornis-longirostris"></birdfyi-bird>The Long-billed Hermit (Phaethornis longirostris) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 12.2 cm and a weight of 5.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Sobre
A large hermit hummingbird (15-17 cm) found in humid forests from Mexico to northwestern Colombia. Green plumage with dark face mask, long curved bill, and long, white-tipped tail. Nectarivore of forest undergrowth, an important pollinator of Heliconia flowers.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 12,2 cm | 4.8 in |
| Peso | 5,8 g | 0.20 oz |
Habitat & Range
Distribuição geográfica
Widespread from southern Mexico through Central America to northwestern Colombia and western Ecuador. Found at 0–1,200 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore visiting Heliconia, Costus, and banana flowers along forest understory routes. Takes small insects opportunistically.
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 17-18 days. Fledging: 22-23 days.
Tamanho da postura
2
Som
Canto
Pure, flute-like descending scale; smooth melodic phrase moving cleanly through successive notes, warm and round in timbre.
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Família | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Phaethornis |
| Espécies | Phaethornis longirostris |
Distribution
Long-billed Hermit has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family