Hook-billed Hermit
A species of Rufous-breasted Hermits Scientific name : Glaucis dohrnii Genus : Rufous-breasted Hermits
Hook-billed Hermit, A species of Rufous-breasted Hermits
Botanical name: Glaucis dohrnii
Genus: Rufous-breasted Hermits
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Description
Description
The hook-billed hermit (Glaucis dohrnii) is an endangered species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is found in humid forests in eastern Brazil, with recent records from the states of Espírito Santo and Bahia only. It resembles the far more common rufous-breasted hermit, but has a straighter bill and lacks rufous in the tail. It is threatened by habitat loss and changing migration patterns. 
Size
13 cm
Feeding Habits
Hook-billed Hermit primarily consumes nectar and small arthropods. Exhibits trap-lining foraging behavior, visiting flowers in a set route. Occasionally feeds alongside G. hirsutus. Noted for distinct dietary habits.
Habitat
The habitat of hook-billed Hermit primarily consists of the understorey of lowland primary forest and littoral forest. These birds thrive in humid areas, often found along streams, and show a preference for regions where Heliconia plants are plentiful, which serve as their main food source. They favor forest environments in broader tropical zones without an inclination for high altitudinal ranges.
Dite type
Nectivorous
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Hummingbirds Genus
Rufous-breasted Hermits Species
Hook-billed Hermit 
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