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Black-throated Hermit

Phaethornis atrimentalis

Least Concern
翼展
7.7 cm
体重
2.8 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes

The Black-throated Hermit (Phaethornis atrimentalis) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 7.7 cm and a weight of 2.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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A small hermit hummingbird (9-10 cm) found in humid lowland forests from Colombia to Peru and western Brazil. Dark throat patch contrasting with pale underparts. Nectarivore of forest undergrowth, visiting small Heliconia and Costus flowers along forest streams.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 7.7 cm 3.0 in
体重 2.8 g 0.10 oz

Habitat & Range

分布范围

Found in Amazonian foothills of Ecuador, Peru, and far western Brazil at 200–1,200 m. Uncommon and patchily distributed.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of long-tubed lowland flowers, especially Heliconia. Gleans small insects and spiders from leaf surfaces.

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

声音

鸣唱

Buzzy, insect-like trill with rapid modulation; high-frequency buzz sustained briefly then repeated after short pause.

分类学

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

Distribution

Black-throated Hermit has been recorded in 3 countries.

出现 Not recorded

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常见问题

What does the Black-throated Hermit eat?
Nectarivore of long-tubed lowland flowers, especially Heliconia. Gleans small insects and spiders from leaf surfaces.
Where does the Black-throated Hermit live?
Found in Amazonian foothills of Ecuador, Peru, and far western Brazil at 200–1,200 m. Uncommon and patchily distributed.
Is the Black-throated Hermit endangered?
The Black-throated Hermit has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Black-throated Hermit sound like?
Buzzy, insect-like trill with rapid modulation; high-frequency buzz sustained briefly then repeated after short pause.
How big is the Black-throated Hermit?
The Black-throated Hermit has a wingspan of 7.7 cm, weight of 2.8 g.
What order and family does the Black-throated Hermit belong to?
The Black-throated Hermit (Phaethornis atrimentalis) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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