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Great-billed Hermit

Phaethornis malaris

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇳🇴 Norway 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オオユミハシハチドリ
Chinese 大嘴隐蜂鸟
Spanish Ermitaño Piquigrande
French Ermite à long bec
German Dunkler Schattenkolibri
Portuguese besourão-de-bico-grande
Russian Длиннокрылый солнечный колибри

Similar Species in Phaethornis

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Black-throated Hermit
Phaethornis atrimentalis
Least Concern
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Buff-bellied Hermit
Phaethornis subochraceus
Least Concern
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Cinnamon-throated Hermit
Phaethornis nattereri
Least Concern
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Dusky-throated Hermit
Phaethornis squalidus
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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Koepcke's Hermit
Phaethornis koepckeae
Near Threatened
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Little Hermit
Phaethornis longuemareus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Great-billed Hermit?
The scientific name of Great-billed Hermit is Phaethornis malaris. It belongs to the genus Phaethornis.
What is the conservation status of Great-billed Hermit?
Great-billed Hermit (Phaethornis malaris) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Great-billed Hermit live?
Great-billed Hermit is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does Great-billed Hermit belong to?
Great-billed Hermit (Phaethornis malaris) belongs to the genus Phaethornis, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.
Is Great-billed Hermit endangered?
No, Great-billed Hermit (Phaethornis malaris) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Great-billed Hermit belong to?
Great-billed Hermit (Phaethornis malaris) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Great-billed Hermit?
The closest relatives of Great-billed Hermit in the genus Phaethornis include Black-throated Hermit, Buff-bellied Hermit, Cinnamon-throated Hermit, Dusky-throated Hermit, Gray-chinned 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
LC 🐾
Cinnamon-throated Hermit
Phaethornis nattereri
LC 🐾
Dusky-throated Hermit
Phaethornis squalidus
LC 🐾
Gray-chinned Hermit
Phaethornis griseogularis
LC
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Great-billed Hermit
Phaethornis malaris
LC
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Green Hermit
Phaethornis guy
LC 🐾
Koepcke's Hermit
Phaethornis koepckeae
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Little Hermit
Phaethornis longuemareus
LC 🐾
Long-billed Hermit
Phaethornis longirostris
LC 🐾
Long-tailed Hermit
Phaethornis superciliosus
LC 🐾
Mexican Hermit
Phaethornis mexicanus
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Minute Hermit
Phaethornis idaliae
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Needle-billed Hermit
Phaethornis philippii
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Pale-bellied Hermit
Phaethornis anthophilus
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Planalto Hermit
Phaethornis pretrei
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Reddish Hermit
Phaethornis ruber
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Scale-throated Hermit
Phaethornis eurynome
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Sooty-capped Hermit
Phaethornis augusti
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Straight-billed Hermit
Phaethornis bourcieri
LC
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