Long-billed Hermit

Phaethornis longirostris

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Apodiformes · Trochilidae

About

The long-billed hermit is a bird in the family Trochilidae, the hummingbirds. It is found from central Mexico south through Central America, Colombia and Ecuador into Peru.

Fun Fact

During the breeding season, male long-billed hermits sing in communal leks of up to 25 birds, and also wiggle their long tails in display.

Quick Facts

Habitat

The understory and edges of a variety of landscapes including rainforest

Diet

Consumes small arthropods.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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