Schwarzkehl-Schattenkolibri vs Binden-Zwergschattenkolibri

Phaethornis atrimentalis compared with Phaethornis griseogularis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Schwarzkehl-Schattenkolibri Binden-Zwergschattenkolibri
Kingdom same Animalia (Tier) Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordatiere) Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same Aves (Vögel) Aves (Vögel)
Order same Apodiformes (Seglervögel) Apodiformes (Seglervögel)
Family same Trochilidae Trochilidae
Genus same Phaethornis Phaethornis
Species Phaethornis atrimentalis Phaethornis griseogularis

Evolutionary Relationship

Schwarzkehl-Schattenkolibri and Binden-Zwergschattenkolibri share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Phaethornis.

Conservation Status

Schwarzkehl-Schattenkolibri

LC — Least Concern

Binden-Zwergschattenkolibri

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Schwarzkehl-Schattenkolibri Binden-Zwergschattenkolibri
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Schwarzkehl-Schattenkolibri

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.

Binden-Zwergschattenkolibri

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

Schwarzkehl-Schattenkolibri

The Black-throated Hermit (Phaethornis atrimentalis) is a species in the genus Phaethornis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.

Binden-Zwergschattenkolibri

A small, inconspicuous hermit hummingbird of dry and humid forests in the Andes from Colombia to Bolivia, gray-chinned hermits have brownish upper parts, grey chin, and pale buff underparts with a white-tipped central tail — a subtle palette compared to many hummingbirds. They inhabit forest understorey and shrubby forest edge at elevations of 300–1,600 meters, following systematic trap-line routes to visit flowering plants. Males gather at leks to attract females through persistent vocalization.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

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