Bronzy Hermit
NameBronzy Hermit
Common NameBronzy Hermit
Scientific NameGlaucis aenea
FamilyTrochilidae
Wingspan (cm)11
Length (cm)9.5
Weight (g)4
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are bronzy-green, contrasting with rufous to cinnamon underparts. It has a dark mask extending through the eye, bordered by buffy stripes above and below. The tail is dark with white tips on the outer rectrices.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of high-pitched 'tsip' notes or a rapid, thin 'tseet-tseet-tseet' call.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central America from Honduras south through Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama, and into northwestern South America in Colombia and Ecuador.
Identifying FeaturesLong, strongly decurved bill, Bronzy-green upperparts, Rufous to cinnamon underparts, Dark facial mask with buffy stripes, White tips on outer tail feathers
Description
The Bronzy Hermit is a small hummingbird characterized by its long, strongly decurved bill and bronzy-green upperparts. It typically forages for nectar in the understory of humid forests, often hovering or clinging to flowers.
