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Little Hermit

Phaethornis longuemareus

Least Concern
翼展
8.6 cm
体重
3.3 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes
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A tiny hermit hummingbird (8-9 cm), one of the smallest hummingbirds. Found in humid forests from Mexico to Brazil and Trinidad. Green upperparts with rufous-buff underparts and a curved bill. Nectarivore of forest undergrowth, visiting small flowers along forest streams and trails.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 8.6 cm 3.4 in
体重 3.3 g 0.12 oz

识别

羽毛

Tiny; bronze-green upperparts with rufous-buff rump band; buff underparts; pale buff supercilium and malar stripe bordering dark face mask; white-tipped elongated central tail feathers; Trinidad and Venezuela species.

Habitat & Range

分布范围

Found from Trinidad and northern Venezuela west through much of Amazonia to Bolivia. Resident in lowland forest undergrowth near streams.

Diet & Feeding

Primarily nectar-feeding; uses exceptionally curved bill to access heliconia blossoms; supplements with small insects.

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

Loud, ringing whistle with bold projection; clear single-pitch call carrying impressively across open montane grassland.

分类学

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

Distribution

Little Hermit has been recorded in 3 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

What does the Little Hermit eat?
Primarily nectar-feeding; uses exceptionally curved bill to access heliconia blossoms; supplements with small insects.
Where does the Little Hermit live?
Found from Trinidad and northern Venezuela west through much of Amazonia to Bolivia. Resident in lowland forest undergrowth near streams.
Is the Little Hermit endangered?
The Little Hermit has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Little Hermit nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Little Hermit sound like?
Loud, ringing whistle with bold projection; clear single-pitch call carrying impressively across open montane grassland.
How big is the Little Hermit?
The Little Hermit has a wingspan of 8.6 cm, weight of 3.3 g.
What order and family does the Little Hermit belong to?
The Little Hermit (Phaethornis longuemareus) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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