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Great-billed Hermit

Phaethornis malaris

Least Concern
Размах крыльев
11,8 cm
Масса
6,4799999999999995 g
Семейство
Trochilidae
Отряд
Caprimulgiformes

О нас

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
Размах крыльев 11,8 cm 4.6 in
Масса 6,4799999999999995 g 0.23 oz

Идентификация

Оперение

Festive Coquette: males with elongated black-tipped crest; iridescent green gorget; white collar band; females with plain rufous crown

Habitat & Range

Географический ареал

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.

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

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

Размер кладки

2

Звук

Пение

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

Таксономия

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Отряд Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Семейство Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Phaethornis
Виды Phaethornis malaris

Distribution

Great-billed Hermit has been recorded in 4 countries.

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Присутствует Not recorded
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Часто задаваемые вопросы

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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