White-whiskered Hermit
A species of Typical hermits Scientific name : Phaethornis yaruqui Genus : Typical hermits
White-whiskered Hermit, A species of Typical hermits
Botanical name: Phaethornis yaruqui
Genus: Typical hermits
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Description General Info
Description
The white-whiskered hermit (Phaethornis yaruqui) is a hummingbird that is found in Colombia and Ecuador. 
Size
13 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
White-whiskered Hermit primarily feeds on nectar and supplements its diet with small arthropods. It utilizes its specialized bill to access food from flowers and employs hovering foraging techniques. This bird shows a preference for certain flower species, exhibiting unique dietary adaptations.
Habitat
White-whiskered Hermit typically inhabits the dense undergrowth of humid pre-montane and montane forests. This species is well-adapted to thriving in secondary growth and shrubby areas, often found within lush plantation landscapes as well. While white-whiskered Hermit can be found at elevations up to 2000 meters, they predominantly occupy regions below 1200 meters, where the environment provides ample food sources and shelter.
Dite type
Nectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Hummingbirds Genus
Typical hermits Species
White-whiskered Hermit 
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