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Green Hermit

Phaethornis guy

Least Concern
翼展
11.8 cm
体重
5.416666666666667 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes

关于

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
翼展 11.8 cm 4.6 in
体重 5.416666666666667 g 0.19 oz

识别

羽毛

Western Long-tailed Hermit: metallic green above; buff-white below; forked dark tail with pale edges; white postocular stripe; curved bill

Habitat & Range

分布范围

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.

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 17-18 days. Fledging: 21-27 days.

产卵数

2

声音

鸣唱

Harsh, screaming trill with urgent intensity; loud, rough notes escalating quickly during territorial disputes near flowers.

分类学

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

Distribution

Green Hermit has been recorded in 4 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

What does the Green Hermit eat?
Nectarivore trap-lining Heliconia patches in humid lowland forest. Supplements with arthropods for breeding protein demands.
Where does the Green Hermit live?
Found in humid foothill forests from Trinidad and Costa Rica south through Colombia, Venezuela, and Ecuador to Bolivia. 200–1,800 m.
Is the Green Hermit endangered?
The Green Hermit has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Green Hermit nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 17-18 days. Fledging: 21-27 days.
What does the Green Hermit sound like?
Harsh, screaming trill with urgent intensity; loud, rough notes escalating quickly during territorial disputes near flowers.
How big is the Green Hermit?
The Green Hermit has a wingspan of 11.8 cm, weight of 5.416666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Green Hermit belong to?
The Green Hermit (Phaethornis guy) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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