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Gray-chinned Hermit

Phaethornis griseogularis

Least Concern

About

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.

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

Full Taxonomy

Apodiformes (Apodiformes)

Species

Phaethornis griseogularis (Gray-chinned Hermit)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ハイノドユミハチドリ

Chinese 灰頦隱蜂鳥

Spanish Ermitaño Barbigrís

French Ermite à gorge grise

German Binden-Zwergschattenkolibri

Portuguese rabo-branco-de-garganta-cinza

Russian Серогорлый солнечный колибри

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Buff-bellied Hermit

Phaethornis subochraceus

Least Concern

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Tawny-bellied Hermit

Phaethornis syrmatophorus

Stripe-throated Hermit

Phaethornis striigularis

White-whiskered Hermit

Black-throated Hermit

Phaethornis atrimentalis

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gray-chinned Hermit?

The scientific name of Gray-chinned Hermit is Phaethornis griseogularis. It belongs to the genus Phaethornis.

What is the conservation status of Gray-chinned Hermit?

Gray-chinned Hermit (Phaethornis griseogularis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Gray-chinned Hermit live?

Gray-chinned Hermit is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Gray-chinned Hermit belong to?

Gray-chinned Hermit (Phaethornis griseogularis) belongs to the genus Phaethornis, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.

Is Gray-chinned Hermit endangered?

No, Gray-chinned Hermit (Phaethornis griseogularis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Gray-chinned Hermit belong to?

Gray-chinned Hermit (Phaethornis griseogularis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (प्राणी).

What are the closest relatives of Gray-chinned Hermit?

The closest relatives of Gray-chinned Hermit in the genus Phaethornis include Black-throated Hermit, Buff-bellied Hermit, Tawny-bellied Hermit, Green Hermit, Stripe-throated Hermit.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Phaethornis — 20 Species

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