Dusky-throated Hermit
A species of Typical hermits Scientific name : Phaethornis squalidus Genus : Typical hermits
Dusky-throated Hermit, A species of Typical hermits
Botanical name: Phaethornis squalidus
Genus: Typical hermits
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Description
The dusky-throated hermit (Phaethornis squalidus) is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is endemic to humid Atlantic Forest in south-eastern Brazil. It formerly included the streak-throated hermit as a subspecies. A small hermit with a total length of approximately 9 cm, it has pale buff underparts and dark streaks on the throat. 
Size
13 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Dusky-throated Hermit primarily feeds on nectar and small arthropods. Specific feeding studies are lacking, but such dietary habits suggest adaptation to a specialized nectarivorous lifestyle, with arthropod consumption supplementing their diet.
Habitat
The dusky-throated Hermit primarily inhabits the understorey of humid coastal and adjacent montane forests, as well as dense secondary growth. These environments are characterized by moist, lush vegetation and a relatively stable climate, providing shelter and resources that the dusky-throated Hermit requires for foraging and nesting.
Dite type
Nectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Hummingbirds Genus
Typical hermits Species
Dusky-throated Hermit 
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