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Cinnamon-throated Hermit

Phaethornis nattereri

Least Concern
翼展
8.6 cm
体重
2.8 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes

关于

A small hermit hummingbird (10-11 cm) found in dry scrubland and gallery forests of central Brazil and eastern Bolivia. Cinnamon-orange throat, green upperparts, and rufous underparts. Nectarivore adapted to cerrado and transition forest habitats.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 8.6 cm 3.4 in
体重 2.8 g 0.10 oz

识别

羽毛

White-tipped Sicklebill: rufous underparts with white streaking; dark olive-brown above; white lateral crown stripe; pronounced decurved bill

Habitat & Range

分布范围

Endemic to the cerrado and caatinga transition zones of central and northeastern Brazil. Found at 200–800 m elevation.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore following trap-lining routes through Heliconia and Costus flowers. Catches small arthropods for protein.

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

声音

鸣唱

Pure, sustained whistle with bell-like clarity; single note held steadily then gently fading, given from tall forest perch.

分类学

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

Distribution

Cinnamon-throated 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 Cinnamon-throated Hermit eat?
Nectarivore following trap-lining routes through Heliconia and Costus flowers. Catches small arthropods for protein.
Where does the Cinnamon-throated Hermit live?
Endemic to the cerrado and caatinga transition zones of central and northeastern Brazil. Found at 200–800 m elevation.
Is the Cinnamon-throated Hermit endangered?
The Cinnamon-throated Hermit has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Cinnamon-throated Hermit sound like?
Pure, sustained whistle with bell-like clarity; single note held steadily then gently fading, given from tall forest perch.
How big is the Cinnamon-throated Hermit?
The Cinnamon-throated Hermit has a wingspan of 8.6 cm, weight of 2.8 g.
What order and family does the Cinnamon-throated Hermit belong to?
The Cinnamon-throated Hermit (Phaethornis nattereri) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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