Gray-chinned Hermit

Gray-chinned Hermit

Phaethornis griseogularis

Least Concern

Aves · Apodiformes · Trochilidae

About

The grey-chinned hermit is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

Fun Fact

The South American Classification Committee (SACC) of the American Ornithological Society, the International Ornithological Committee (IOC), and the Clements taxonomy assign three subspecies to the grey-chinned hermit, the nominate P.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in the eastern Andes from Colombia south through eastern Ecuador into northern Peru as far as San Martín department, and also in south and southeastern Venezuela and on several isolated mountains in adjacent northern Brazil.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance