Little Hermit
Phaethornis longuemareus
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Apodiformes · Trochilidae
About
The little hermit is a hummingbird that is a resident breeder in north-eastern Venezuela, northern Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana and Trinidad. This lowland species occurs in various semi-open wooded habitats, e.g. mangrove, secondary forest, plantations and scrub. In Trinidad it also occurs in rainforest. It is fairly common in most of its range, and therefore listed as Least Concern by BirdLife International on the IUCN Red List.
Fun Fact
It is among the smallest hummingbirds and birds overall with a total length of about 9 cm (3.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Occurs in rainforest.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance
External Data Sources
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