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Pale-bellied Hermit

Phaethornis anthophilus

Least Concern
翼展
11.4 cm
体重
5.166666666666667 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes

The Pale-bellied Hermit (Phaethornis anthophilus) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 11.4 cm and a weight of 5.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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A medium-sized hermit hummingbird (12-14 cm) found in dry forests and scrublands of Colombia, Venezuela, and Panama. Pale belly, green upperparts, and a long curved bill. Nectarivore of dry forest undergrowth and edges. One of the few hermits adapted to arid habitats.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 11.4 cm 4.5 in
体重 5.166666666666667 g 0.18 oz

Habitat & Range

分布范围

Found in northern Colombia and Venezuela in dry deciduous forest and scrub. Sea level to 1,000 m elevation.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore adapted to curved corolla flowers via trap-lining. Supplements nectar with small spiders caught near bromeliads.

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

Soft, pure tones in slow deliberate sequence; each note clearly separated, musical and unhurried, issued at twilight.

分类学

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

Distribution

Pale-bellied Hermit has been recorded in 3 countries.

出现 Not recorded

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常见问题

What does the Pale-bellied Hermit eat?
Nectarivore adapted to curved corolla flowers via trap-lining. Supplements nectar with small spiders caught near bromeliads.
Where does the Pale-bellied Hermit live?
Found in northern Colombia and Venezuela in dry deciduous forest and scrub. Sea level to 1,000 m elevation.
Is the Pale-bellied Hermit endangered?
The Pale-bellied Hermit has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Pale-bellied Hermit nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Pale-bellied Hermit sound like?
Soft, pure tones in slow deliberate sequence; each note clearly separated, musical and unhurried, issued at twilight.
How big is the Pale-bellied Hermit?
The Pale-bellied Hermit has a wingspan of 11.4 cm, weight of 5.166666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Pale-bellied Hermit belong to?
The Pale-bellied Hermit (Phaethornis anthophilus) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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