Green Hermit
Phaethornis guy
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<birdfyi-bird slug="phaethornis-guy"></birdfyi-bird>The Green Hermit (Phaethornis guy) 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 5.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Giới Thiệu
A large hermit hummingbird (15-17 cm) found in humid montane forests from Central America to Peru at 400-2,000 m elevation. Brilliant green plumage with dark face mask and long, white-tipped tail. Nectarivore of forest undergrowth, visiting Heliconia and Passiflora flowers.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 11,8 cm | 4.6 in |
| Khối Lượng | 5,416666666666667 g | 0.19 oz |
Habitat & Range
Phạm Vi Địa Lý
Found in humid foothill forests from Trinidad and Costa Rica south through Colombia, Venezuela, and Ecuador to Bolivia. 200–1,800 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore trap-lining Heliconia patches in humid lowland forest. Supplements with arthropods for breeding protein demands.
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 17-18 days. Fledging: 21-27 days.
Số Trứng
2
Âm Thanh
Tiếng Hót
Harsh, screaming trill with urgent intensity; loud, rough notes escalating quickly during territorial disputes near flowers.
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Họ | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Phaethornis |
| Loài | Phaethornis guy |
Distribution
Green Hermit has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family