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Reddish Hermit

Phaethornis ruber

Least Concern

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

Kingdom
Animalia (प्राणी)
Phylum
Chordata (रज्जुकी)
Class
Aves (पक्षी)
Order
Apodiformes (Apodiformes)
Family
Trochilidae
Genus
Phaethornis
Species
Phaethornis ruber (Reddish Hermit)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese チャイロユミハチドリ
Chinese 紅色隱蜂鳥
Spanish Ermitaño Rojizo
French Ermite roussâtre
German Roter Zwergschattenkolibri
Portuguese rabo-branco-rubro
Russian Краснобрюхий солнечный колибри

Similar Species in Phaethornis

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Buff-bellied Hermit
Phaethornis subochraceus
Least Concern
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Tawny-bellied Hermit
Phaethornis syrmatophorus
Least Concern
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Gray-chinned Hermit
Phaethornis griseogularis
Least Concern
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Green Hermit
Phaethornis guy
Least Concern
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Stripe-throated Hermit
Phaethornis striigularis
Least Concern
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White-bearded Hermit
Phaethornis hispidus
Least Concern
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White-whiskered Hermit
Phaethornis yaruqui
Least Concern
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Black-throated Hermit
Phaethornis atrimentalis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Reddish Hermit?
The scientific name of Reddish Hermit is Phaethornis ruber. It belongs to the genus Phaethornis.
What is the conservation status of Reddish Hermit?
Reddish Hermit (Phaethornis ruber) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Reddish Hermit live?
Reddish Hermit is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does Reddish Hermit belong to?
Reddish Hermit (Phaethornis ruber) belongs to the genus Phaethornis, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.
Is Reddish Hermit endangered?
No, Reddish Hermit (Phaethornis ruber) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Reddish Hermit belong to?
Reddish Hermit (Phaethornis ruber) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (प्राणी).
What are the closest relatives of Reddish Hermit?
The closest relatives of Reddish Hermit in the genus Phaethornis include Black-throated Hermit, Buff-bellied Hermit, Tawny-bellied Hermit, Gray-chinned Hermit, Green Hermit.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Phaethornis — 20 Species

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Black-throated Hermit
Phaethornis atrimentalis
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Buff-bellied Hermit
Phaethornis subochraceus
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Tawny-bellied Hermit
Phaethornis syrmatophorus
LC 🐾
Gray-chinned Hermit
Phaethornis griseogularis
LC 🐾
Green Hermit
Phaethornis guy
LC 🐾
Stripe-throated Hermit
Phaethornis striigularis
LC 🐾
White-bearded Hermit
Phaethornis hispidus
LC 🐾
White-whiskered Hermit
Phaethornis yaruqui
LC 🐾
Great-billed Hermit
Phaethornis malaris
LC 🐾
Koepcke's Hermit
Phaethornis koepckeae
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Long-tailed Hermit
Phaethornis superciliosus
LC 🐾
Little Hermit
Phaethornis longuemareus
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Long-billed Hermit
Phaethornis longirostris
LC 🐾
Mexican Hermit
Phaethornis mexicanus
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Needle-billed Hermit
Phaethornis philippii
LC 🐾
Pale-bellied Hermit
Phaethornis anthophilus
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Planalto Hermit
Phaethornis pretrei
LC
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Reddish Hermit
Phaethornis ruber
LC
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Scale-throated Hermit
Phaethornis eurynome
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Minute Hermit
Phaethornis idaliae
LC
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