Streak-throated Hermit
NameStreak-throated Hermit
Common NameStreak-throated Hermit
Scientific NamePhaethornis striigularis
FamilyTrochilidae
Wingspan (cm)10.5
Length (cm)9.5
Weight (g)2.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull greenish-bronze; underparts are grayish-buff, sometimes with a faint pale streak on the throat. It has a dark facial mask bordered by a buffy supercilium and malar stripe. The long, decurved bill has a reddish base to the lower mandible, and central tail feathers are elongated with white tips.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, thin 'seep' or 'tsip' calls, often delivered as a series of squeaky notes.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central America from southern Mexico through Panama, and extending into northwestern South America, including parts of Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Long, decurved bill, Dark facial mask with buffy stripes, Dull greenish-bronze upperparts, Elongated central tail feathers with white tips, Forages low in forest understory
Description
A small, drab hummingbird characterized by its long, decurved bill and a distinctive dark facial mask bordered by buffy streaks. It typically forages low in the understory of humid forests, primarily feeding on nectar while hovering.
