Reddish Hermit
NameReddish Hermit
Common NameReddish Hermit
Scientific NamePhaethornis ruber
FamilyTrochilidae
Wingspan (cm)11
Length (cm)9.5
Weight (g)2.5
Plumage DetailsThis species has a reddish-brown body, paler on the belly, with darker brown wings. Its head features a dark mask through the eye, bordered by a pale buffy supercilium above and a pale malar stripe below. The long, strongly decurved bill is black with a reddish base to the lower mandible, and the tail is relatively long with elongated central rectrices tipped with white.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin 'seep' or 'tsip' notes, often delivered in a rapid series. Males also produce a distinctive song consisting of high-pitched whistles and trills.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across the Amazon basin and adjacent areas of South America, including parts of Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Bolivia, Venezuela, and the Guianas.
Identifying Featureslong decurved bill, reddish-brown plumage, dark facial mask with pale stripes, elongated central tail feathers, small size
Description
The Reddish Hermit is a small hummingbird characterized by its predominantly reddish-brown plumage and a strikingly long, decurved bill. It typically forages low in the understory of humid tropical forests, feeding on nectar and small insects while hovering.
