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Broad-tipped Hermit

Anopetia gounellei

Least Concern
翼展
9.9 cm
体重
3.0 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes

关于

A medium-sized hummingbird (11-12 cm) found in dry scrubland and caatinga of northeastern Brazil. Green plumage with rufous underparts and a distinctive broad, rounded tail. Nectarivore adapted to arid habitats, visiting cactus flowers and bromeliads. A Brazilian near-endemic.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 9.9 cm 3.9 in
体重 3.0 g 0.11 oz

识别

羽毛

Tiny; bronze-green upperparts; pale buff underparts; pale supercilium; distinctive broad rounded tail feathers tipped white; dark-based tail with white tips broader than typical hermit tails; Brazilian caatinga specialist.

Habitat & Range

分布范围

Found in northeastern Brazil from Ceará south to Bahia. Resident in caatinga scrub and dry forest. Restricted to semi-arid northeastern Brazil.

Diet & Feeding

Nectar specialist with a long curved bill adapted to heliconia and other tubular flowers; also gleans small spiders.

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: CP.

产卵数

2

声音

鸣唱

Sharp, piercing squeak followed by rapid chatter; vigorous delivery near territorial boundaries with escalating intensity.

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Anopetia
物种 Anopetia gounellei

Distribution

Broad-tipped Hermit has been recorded in 1 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

What does the Broad-tipped Hermit eat?
Nectar specialist with a long curved bill adapted to heliconia and other tubular flowers; also gleans small spiders.
Where does the Broad-tipped Hermit live?
Found in northeastern Brazil from Ceará south to Bahia. Resident in caatinga scrub and dry forest. Restricted to semi-arid northeastern Brazil.
Is the Broad-tipped Hermit endangered?
The Broad-tipped Hermit has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Broad-tipped Hermit nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Broad-tipped Hermit sound like?
Sharp, piercing squeak followed by rapid chatter; vigorous delivery near territorial boundaries with escalating intensity.
How big is the Broad-tipped Hermit?
The Broad-tipped Hermit has a wingspan of 9.9 cm, weight of 3.0 g.
What order and family does the Broad-tipped Hermit belong to?
The Broad-tipped Hermit (Anopetia gounellei) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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