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Green Hermit

Phaethornis guy

Least Concern

About

O eremita-verde (Phaethornis guy), um grande beija-flor-eremita da úmida floresta tropical da América Central e dos Andes setentrionais, deve o nome à plumagem predominantemente verde dos machos — incomum entre os eremitas, que geralmente são pardos e bege. As fêmeas têm as partes superiores verde-azuladas e as inferiores ruivas. É encontrado da Costa Rica ao Peru e Venezuela, a elevações de até 1.600 metros no sub-bosque florestal. São importantes polinizadores de grandes flores de Heliconia e Calathea ao longo do chão da floresta, seguindo rotas de trap-line estabelecidas.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Green Hermit?
The scientific name of Green Hermit is Phaethornis guy. It belongs to the genus Phaethornis.
What is the conservation status of Green Hermit?
Green Hermit (Phaethornis guy) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Green Hermit live?
Green Hermit is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does Green Hermit belong to?
Green Hermit (Phaethornis guy) belongs to the genus Phaethornis, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.
Is Green Hermit endangered?
No, Green Hermit (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 Green Hermit belong to?
Green Hermit (Phaethornis guy) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Green Hermit?
The closest relatives of Green Hermit in the genus Phaethornis include besourão-de-bico-grande, besourão-de-rabo-branco, besourão-de-sobre-amarelo, besourinho-dorso-verde, rabo-branco-acanelado.

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