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Dusky-throated Hermit

Phaethornis squalidus

Least Concern
翼展
9.5 cm
体重
3.0 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes

关于

A small hermit hummingbird (9-10 cm) found in the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil. Dusky throat with fine streaking, green upperparts, and rufous underparts. Nectarivore of forest undergrowth. Visits small flowers of Costus and Heliconia. An Atlantic Forest endemic.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 9.5 cm 3.7 in
体重 3.0 g 0.11 oz

识别

羽毛

Tiny; green-bronze upperparts; pale buff underparts; dusky grey-brown throat contrasting with paler belly; pale supercilium; white-tipped elongated central tail feathers; small hermit with distinctively darkened throat region.

Habitat & Range

分布范围

Found in southeastern Brazil in the Atlantic Forest from Bahia south to São Paulo. Resident in dense humid forest up to 1,200 m.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds mainly on floral nectar, hovering at flowers; catches small arthropods for protein, especially during breeding.

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-16 days. Fledging: 20-24 days.

产卵数

2

声音

鸣唱

Soft, flowing trill with liquid quality; gentle modulation of tone creating pleasant musical effect in humid forest shade.

分类学

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

Distribution

Dusky-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 Dusky-throated Hermit eat?
Feeds mainly on floral nectar, hovering at flowers; catches small arthropods for protein, especially during breeding.
Where does the Dusky-throated Hermit live?
Found in southeastern Brazil in the Atlantic Forest from Bahia south to São Paulo. Resident in dense humid forest up to 1,200 m.
Is the Dusky-throated Hermit endangered?
The Dusky-throated Hermit has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Dusky-throated Hermit nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-16 days. Fledging: 20-24 days.
What does the Dusky-throated Hermit sound like?
Soft, flowing trill with liquid quality; gentle modulation of tone creating pleasant musical effect in humid forest shade.
How big is the Dusky-throated Hermit?
The Dusky-throated Hermit has a wingspan of 9.5 cm, weight of 3.0 g.
What order and family does the Dusky-throated Hermit belong to?
The Dusky-throated Hermit (Phaethornis squalidus) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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