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White-bearded Hermit

Phaethornis hispidus

Least Concern

About

White-bearded Hermit (Phaethornis hispidus) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

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 hispidus (White-bearded Hermit)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ノドジロユミハチドリ
Chinese 白髯隐蜂鸟
Spanish Ermitaño Barbiblanco
French Ermite d'Osery
German Weißbart-Schattenkolibri
Portuguese rabo-branco-cinza
Russian Белобородый 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-whiskered Hermit
Phaethornis yaruqui
Least Concern
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Great-billed Hermit
Phaethornis malaris
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 White-bearded Hermit?
The scientific name of White-bearded Hermit is Phaethornis hispidus. It belongs to the genus Phaethornis.
What is the conservation status of White-bearded Hermit?
White-bearded Hermit (Phaethornis hispidus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does White-bearded Hermit live?
White-bearded Hermit is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does White-bearded Hermit belong to?
White-bearded Hermit (Phaethornis hispidus) belongs to the genus Phaethornis, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.
Is White-bearded Hermit endangered?
No, White-bearded Hermit (Phaethornis hispidus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does White-bearded Hermit belong to?
White-bearded Hermit (Phaethornis hispidus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (प्राणी).
What are the closest relatives of White-bearded Hermit?
The closest relatives of White-bearded 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
LC 🐾
Buff-bellied Hermit
Phaethornis subochraceus
LC 🐾
Tawny-bellied Hermit
Phaethornis syrmatophorus
LC 🐾
Gray-chinned Hermit
Phaethornis griseogularis
LC 🐾
Green Hermit
Phaethornis guy
LC 🐾
Stripe-throated Hermit
Phaethornis striigularis
LC
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White-bearded Hermit
Phaethornis hispidus
LC
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White-whiskered Hermit
Phaethornis yaruqui
LC 🐾
Great-billed Hermit
Phaethornis malaris
LC 🐾
Koepcke's Hermit
Phaethornis koepckeae
NT 🐾
Long-tailed Hermit
Phaethornis superciliosus
LC 🐾
Little Hermit
Phaethornis longuemareus
LC 🐾
Long-billed Hermit
Phaethornis longirostris
LC 🐾
Mexican Hermit
Phaethornis mexicanus
LC 🐾
Needle-billed Hermit
Phaethornis philippii
LC 🐾
Pale-bellied Hermit
Phaethornis anthophilus
LC 🐾
Planalto Hermit
Phaethornis pretrei
LC 🐾
Reddish Hermit
Phaethornis ruber
LC 🐾
Scale-throated Hermit
Phaethornis eurynome
LC 🐾
Minute Hermit
Phaethornis idaliae
LC
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