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Ermite vert

Phaethornis guy

Least Concern
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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.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ミドリユミハチドリ
Chinese 綠色隱蜂鳥
Spanish Ermitaño Verde
French Ermite vert
German Grüner Schattenkolibri
Russian Серогрудый солнечный колибри

Similar Species in Phaethornis

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Ermite à brins blancs
Phaethornis superciliosus
Least Concern
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Ermite à gorge grise
Phaethornis griseogularis
Least Concern
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Ermite à gorge noire
Phaethornis atrimentalis
Least Concern
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Ermite à gorge rayée
Phaethornis striigularis
Least Concern
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Ermite à long bec
Phaethornis malaris
Least Concern
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Ermite à longue queue
Phaethornis longirostris
Least Concern
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Ermite anthophile
Phaethornis anthophilus
Least Concern
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Ermite à ventre fauve
Phaethornis syrmatophorus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ermite vert?
The scientific name of Ermite vert is Phaethornis guy. It belongs to the genus Phaethornis.
What is the conservation status of Ermite vert?
Ermite vert (Phaethornis guy) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Ermite vert live?
Ermite vert is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does Ermite vert belong to?
Ermite vert (Phaethornis guy) belongs to the genus Phaethornis, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.
Is Ermite vert endangered?
No, Ermite vert (Phaethornis guy) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Ermite vert belong to?
Ermite vert (Phaethornis guy) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Ermite vert?
The closest relatives of Ermite vert in the genus Phaethornis include Ermite à brins blancs, Ermite à gorge grise, Ermite à gorge noire, Ermite à gorge rayée, Ermite à long bec.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Phaethornis — 20 Species

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Ermite à brins blancs
Phaethornis superciliosus
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Ermite à gorge grise
Phaethornis griseogularis
LC 🐾
Ermite à gorge noire
Phaethornis atrimentalis
LC 🐾
Ermite à gorge rayée
Phaethornis striigularis
LC 🐾
Ermite à long bec
Phaethornis malaris
LC 🐾
Ermite à longue queue
Phaethornis longirostris
LC 🐾
Ermite anthophile
Phaethornis anthophilus
LC 🐾
Ermite à ventre fauve
Phaethornis syrmatophorus
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Ermite balafré
Phaethornis rupurumii
LC 🐾
Ermite d'Auguste
Phaethornis augusti
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Ermite de Bourcier
Phaethornis bourcieri
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Ermite de Filippi
Phaethornis philippii
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Ermite de Hartert
Phaethornis mexicanus
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Ermite de Koepcke
Phaethornis koepckeae
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Ermite de Natterer
Phaethornis nattereri
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Ermite de Prêtre
Phaethornis pretrei
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Ermite de Stuart
Phaethornis stuarti
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Ermite d'Idalie
Phaethornis idaliae
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Ermite d'Osery
Phaethornis hispidus
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Ermite du Tapajos
Phaethornis aethopygus
VU
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