Tawny-bellied Hermit
Phaethornis syrmatophorus
The Tawny-bellied Hermit (Phaethornis syrmatophorus) is a uncommon hummingbird found in 3 countries, weighing about 6 g. The tawny-bellied hermit is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae.
About the Tawny-bellied Hermit
The tawny-bellied hermit is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
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How to identify it
The tawny-bellied hermit is about 14 cm (5.5 in) long and weighs 5 to 7 g (0.18 to 0.25 oz). This medium-sized hermit's upperparts are olive green, and males have reddish-orange uppertail coverts. The central tail feathers of both sexes are long and white and the rest are dark with bright orange ends. The nominate subspecies has an orange throat, belly, and undertail coverts; the throat and chest of P. s. columbianus are dark brown. Both sexes have an obviously decurved bill with the female's being more curved than the male's. Voice: The tawny-bellied hermit's song is "a continuous series of single, high-pitched, almost insect-like 'tsi' calls". Several males often sing at a lek. The species also gives flight calls of "an upslurred 'peeet!'" and "a soft 'stip'".
Where it lives
When to see it
The Tawny-bellied Hermit can be seen all year round, with peak activity in November. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Tawny-bellied Hermit?
- The tawny-bellied hermit is about 14 cm (5.5 in) long and weighs 5 to 7 g (0.18 to 0.25 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Tawny-bellied Hermit?
- The Tawny-bellied Hermit is a tiny sized bird weighing about 6 g.
- Where can you see a Tawny-bellied Hermit?
- The Tawny-bellied Hermit occurs in 3 countries, including Colombia, Ecuador and Peru.
- What birds look similar to a Tawny-bellied Hermit?
- The Tawny-bellied Hermit is most easily confused with the Reddish Hermit, the Scale-throated Hermit and the White-whiskered Hermit.
- Is the Tawny-bellied Hermit endangered?
- The Tawny-bellied Hermit is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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