Pale-bellied Hermit
A species of Typical hermits Scientific name : Phaethornis anthophilus Genus : Typical hermits
Pale-bellied Hermit, A species of Typical hermits
Botanical name: Phaethornis anthophilus
Genus: Typical hermits
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Description
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Description
The pale-bellied hermit (Phaethornis anthophilus), also known as the Carinegro Hermit, is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is found in Colombia, Panama, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and heavily degraded former forest.
Size
13 cm
Feeding Habits
Pale-bellied Hermit primarily feeds on nectar and small arthropods. It forages by hovering at flowers and exhibits a preference for certain plant species. This bird has specialized adaptations for nectar feeding, including a long, curved bill and a rapid wingbeat for hovering.
Habitat
Pale-bellied Hermit predominantly thrives in semi-deciduous forests and a variety of drier woodlands. They are also known to inhabit areas of second growth, brushy edges, and thorny thickets, showing adaptability to regenerating forests. These birds can be found frequenting plantations and gallery forests as well, demonstrating a preference for habitats that offer some tree cover. Geographically, pale-bellied Hermit occupies regions that range from sea-level up to approximately 1500 meters in elevation, indicating a broad vertical distribution within its preferred habitats.
Dite type
Nectivorous
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Hummingbirds Genus
Typical hermits Species
Pale-bellied Hermit