Planalto Hermit
NamePlanalto Hermit
Common NamePlanalto Hermit
Scientific NamePhaethornis pretrei
FamilyTrochilidae
Wingspan (cm)11
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are bronzy-green, with rufous-cinnamon underparts extending to the throat and belly. It features a prominent dark mask through the eye, bordered by buffy-ochre stripes above and below. The long, decurved bill is black with a reddish or orange base to the lower mandible, and the graduated tail has white tips on the central feathers.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin 'seep' or 'tsip' notes, often given repetitively. Its song is a rapid, chattering series of high-pitched notes.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to central and eastern South America, primarily found in Brazil, Paraguay, and Bolivia.
Identifying Featureslong, strongly decurved bill, dark facial mask with buffy stripes, rufous-cinnamon underparts, long, graduated tail with white tips on central feathers
Description
The Planalto Hermit is a medium-sized hummingbird characterized by its long, strongly decurved bill and distinctive facial markings. It typically forages for nectar in the understory of forests and forest edges, often hovering while feeding.
