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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Apodiformes Trochilidae

Reddish Hermit

Phaethornis ruber

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length
8–9 cm
Body Mass
2.4 g
Diet
Nectar
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 40

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 40).

DEF 43

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 43).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

MARCIO ALVES CARDOSO · Sources & credits

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: South America: widespread Habitat: Forest & Woodland
4 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Phaethornis ruber episcopus

    c, e Venezuela, Guyana and nw Brazil

  • Phaethornis ruber ruber

    Suriname and French Guiana through Brazil to se Peru and n Bolivia

  • Phaethornis ruber nigricinctus

    e Colombia and sw Venezuela to n Peru

  • Phaethornis ruber longipennis

    s Peru

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Phaethornis ruber

Which family does it belong to?

Hummingbirds (Trochilidae)

Where is it found?

South America: widespread

Sources & credits

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