Buff-bellied Hermit
NameBuff-bellied Hermit
Common NameBuff-bellied Hermit
Scientific NamePhaethornis subochraceus
FamilyTrochilidae
Wingspan (cm)11
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)4
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull brownish-green. The underparts are buffy, becoming paler on the belly. It features a distinct dark mask through the eye, bordered above by a pale supercilium and below by a pale malar stripe. The throat is dusky, and the tail is graduated with long, white-tipped central rectrices.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin 'tsip' or 'seep' notes, often given repeatedly. Its song is a simple, repetitive phrase.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is found in south-central South America, primarily inhabiting eastern Bolivia, southwestern Brazil (Mato Grosso do Sul), and northern Paraguay.
Identifying FeaturesLong, strongly decurved bill, Buffy underparts, Dark facial mask with pale supercilium and malar stripe, Long, white central tail feathers, Dull brownish-green upperparts
Description
The Buff-bellied Hermit is a medium-sized hummingbird characterized by its long, strongly decurved bill and buffy underparts. It typically forages for nectar in the understory of tropical and subtropical forests, often near water sources. This species is generally solitary and territorial.
