Pale-bellied Hermit
Phaethornis anthophilus
The Pale-bellied Hermit (Phaethornis anthophilus) is a rare hummingbird found in 3 countries, weighing about 6 g. The pale-bellied hermit is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae.
About the Pale-bellied Hermit
The pale-bellied hermit is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is found in Colombia, Panama, and Venezuela.
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How to identify it
The pale-bellied hermit is about 13 cm (5.1 in) long. Males weigh 4.5 to 5.5 g (0.16 to 0.19 oz) and females 4 to 5 g (0.14 to 0.18 oz). This medium-sized hermit has dark green to olive green upperparts and light gray underparts. The face has a black "mask" with a buffy supercilium and a mostly white throat. The male's bill is almost straight and the female's is decurved. P. a. hyalinus has more bluish green upperparts and paler underparts than the nominate. Members of the suggested P. a. fuscicapillus have shorter wings and bills than the rest of the nominate. Voice: The pale-bellied hermit's song has not been well described. Its calls are "rather piercing, high-pitched notes".
Where it lives
When to see it
The Pale-bellied Hermit can be seen all year round, with peak activity in October. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Pale-bellied Hermit?
- The pale-bellied hermit is about 13 cm (5.1 in) long. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Pale-bellied Hermit?
- The Pale-bellied Hermit is a tiny sized bird weighing about 6 g.
- Where can you see a Pale-bellied Hermit?
- The Pale-bellied Hermit occurs in 3 countries, including Colombia, Panama and Venezuela.
- What birds look similar to a Pale-bellied Hermit?
- The Pale-bellied Hermit is most easily confused with the White-bearded Hermit, the Great-billed Hermit and the Grey-chinned Hermit.
- Is the Pale-bellied Hermit endangered?
- The Pale-bellied Hermit is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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