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Ermite hirsute

Glaucis hirsutus

Least Concern
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A large hermit hummingbird of humid lowland and foothill forests from Central America through the Amazon basin, rufous-breasted hermits have cinnamon-rufous breast and underpart plumage contrasting with bronzy-green upper parts and a long curved bill. Males gather at leks — communal singing assemblies — where they perform vocal displays to attract females. They follow trap-line routes through dense forest understory. Important pollinators of large Heliconia flowers in tropical rainforest.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ムネアカハチドリ
Chinese 棕胸銅色蜂鳥
Spanish Ermitaño Pechicanelo
French Ermite hirsute
German Rotschwanz-Schattenkolibri
Portuguese balança-rabo-de-bico-torto
Russian Краснохвостый отшельник

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ermite hirsute?
The scientific name of Ermite hirsute is Glaucis hirsutus. It belongs to the genus Glaucis.
What is the conservation status of Ermite hirsute?
Ermite hirsute (Glaucis hirsutus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Ermite hirsute live?
Ermite hirsute is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does Ermite hirsute belong to?
Ermite hirsute (Glaucis hirsutus) belongs to the genus Glaucis, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.
Is Ermite hirsute endangered?
No, Ermite hirsute (Glaucis hirsutus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Ermite hirsute belong to?
Ermite hirsute (Glaucis hirsutus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Ermite hirsute?
The closest relatives of Ermite hirsute in the genus Glaucis include Ermite bronzé, Ermite de Dohrn.

Native Range — 4 Countries

Genus Glaucis — 3 Species

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