Schwarzkehl-Schattenkolibri vs Grüner Schattenkolibri
Phaethornis atrimentalis compared with Phaethornis guy
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Schwarzkehl-Schattenkolibri | Grüner Schattenkolibri |
|---|---|---|
| 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 guy |
Evolutionary Relationship
Schwarzkehl-Schattenkolibri and Grüner Schattenkolibri share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Phaethornis.
Conservation Status
Schwarzkehl-Schattenkolibri
LC — Least ConcernGrüner Schattenkolibri
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Schwarzkehl-Schattenkolibri | Grüner Schattenkolibri |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Schwarzkehl-Schattenkolibri
Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.
Grüner Schattenkolibri
Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
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.
Grüner Schattenkolibri
A large hermit hummingbird of humid rainforest in Central America and the northern Andes, green hermits are named for the males' predominantly green plumage — unusual among hermits which are generally brown and buff. Females have blue-green upper parts and rufous underparts. Found from Costa Rica to Peru and Venezuela at elevations up to 1,600 meters in forest understory. They are important pollinators of large Heliconia and Calathea flowers along the forest floor, following established trap-line routes.
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