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Buff-bellied Hermit

Phaethornis subochraceus

Least Concern
翼展
10.1 cm
体重
4.0 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes

关于

A small hermit hummingbird (10-12 cm) found in dry deciduous forests and cerrado of central Bolivia and western Brazil. Buff-orange belly, green upperparts, and a curved bill. Nectarivore of dry forest undergrowth. An uncommon species of semi-arid habitats.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 10.1 cm 4.0 in
体重 4.0 g 0.14 oz

识别

羽毛

Needle-billed Hermit: heavily streaked tawny underparts; brown-olive above; pale supercilium; very fine needle-like decurved bill; streaked throat

Habitat & Range

分布范围

Endemic to central and southwestern Brazil in cerrado woodland edges and dry forest gallery. Found at 400–900 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore with elongated bill suited to pendant tubular flowers. Gleans small spiders and mites from vegetation.

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 20 days.

声音

鸣唱

Rapid, light twittering cascade; airy high notes tumbling quickly in animated sequence during courtship display flight.

分类学

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

Distribution

Buff-bellied 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 Buff-bellied Hermit eat?
Nectarivore with elongated bill suited to pendant tubular flowers. Gleans small spiders and mites from vegetation.
Where does the Buff-bellied Hermit live?
Endemic to central and southwestern Brazil in cerrado woodland edges and dry forest gallery. Found at 400–900 m.
Is the Buff-bellied Hermit endangered?
The Buff-bellied Hermit has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Buff-bellied Hermit nest?
Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 20 days.
What does the Buff-bellied Hermit sound like?
Rapid, light twittering cascade; airy high notes tumbling quickly in animated sequence during courtship display flight.
How big is the Buff-bellied Hermit?
The Buff-bellied Hermit has a wingspan of 10.1 cm, weight of 4.0 g.
What order and family does the Buff-bellied Hermit belong to?
The Buff-bellied Hermit (Phaethornis subochraceus) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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