Grey-chinned Hermit
Phaethornis griseogularis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="phaethornis-griseogularis"></birdfyi-bird>The Grey-chinned Hermit (Phaethornis griseogularis) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 6.9 cm and a weight of 2.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Giới Thiệu
A small hermit hummingbird (9-10 cm) found in Andean foothill forests from Colombia to Peru at 500-2,000 m elevation. Grey chin, green plumage, and rufous underparts. Nectarivore of forest undergrowth. Taxonomy complex, with several subspecies sometimes treated as separate species.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 6,9 cm | 2.7 in |
| Khối Lượng | 2,4166666666666665 g | 0.09 oz |
Habitat & Range
Phạm Vi Địa Lý
Found along the Andes foothills and adjacent lowlands in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru at 300–1,800 m elevation.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore visiting Heliconia, Costus, and banana flowers along forest understory routes. Takes small insects opportunistically.
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: CP. Fledging: 21-23 days.
Số Trứng
2
Âm Thanh
Tiếng Hót
Sharp, high chip followed by buzzy rattling trill; two-part call with emphatic onset and rough, cascading continuation.
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Họ | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Phaethornis |
| Loài | Phaethornis griseogularis |
Distribution
Grey-chinned Hermit has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family