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White-whiskered Hermit

Phaethornis yaruqui

Least Concern
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White-whiskered Hermit (Phaethornis yaruqui) 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, and Norway.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese シラヒゲユミハチドリ
Chinese 白须隐蜂鸟
Spanish Ermitaño del Pacifico
French Ermite yaruqui
German Smaragdschattenkolibri
Russian Синехвостый 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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Great-billed Hermit
Phaethornis malaris
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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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Native Range — 3 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 🐾
Cinnamon-throated Hermit
Phaethornis nattereri
LC 🐾
Dusky-throated Hermit
Phaethornis squalidus
LC 🐾
Gray-chinned Hermit
Phaethornis griseogularis
LC 🐾
Great-billed Hermit
Phaethornis malaris
LC 🐾
Green Hermit
Phaethornis guy
LC 🐾
Koepcke's Hermit
Phaethornis koepckeae
NT 🐾
Little Hermit
Phaethornis longuemareus
LC 🐾
Long-billed Hermit
Phaethornis longirostris
LC 🐾
Long-tailed Hermit
Phaethornis superciliosus
LC 🐾
Mexican Hermit
Phaethornis mexicanus
LC 🐾
Minute Hermit
Phaethornis idaliae
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 🐾
Sooty-capped Hermit
Phaethornis augusti
LC 🐾
Straight-billed Hermit
Phaethornis bourcieri
LC
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