Streak-throated Hermit
Phaethornis rupurumii
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderApodiformes (Swifts and Hummingbirds)
- FamilyTrochilidae (Hummingbirds)
- GenusPhaethornis (Typical Hermits)
- SpeciesPhaethornis rupurumii (Streak-throated Hermit)
About the Streak-throated Hermit
The streak-throated hermit (Phaethornis rupurumii), also known as the Rupurumi hermit, is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Guyana, and Venezuela. The streak-throated hermit was for a time considered a subspecies of the dusky-throated hermit (P. squalidus). It has two subspecies, the nominate P. r. rupurumii and P. r. amazonicus. They are geographically separated and the latter might be a full species.
The streak-throated hermit is 10 to 12.1 cm (3.9 to 4.8 in) long and weighs 2.5 to 3 g (0.088 to 0.11 oz). It is generally brownish with a greenish back and brownish gray underparts. It has a black "mask" and white supercilium and malar stripe and a very dark brown throat that appears streaky. The sexes are generally alike.
The nominate subspecies of streak-throated hermit is found from the extreme eastern part of Colombia's Vichada Department through central and eastern Venezuela and western Guyana into northern Brazil's Roraima state. P. r. amazonicus is found in north-central Brazil along the Amazon River east of the Negro River. The species inhabits the... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Streak-throated Hermit in Anavilhanas National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anavilhanas National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 2 | Canaima National Park | 🇻🇪 Venezuela |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Streak-throated Hermit in Anavilhanas National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Streak-throated Hermit sighting in Anavilhanas National Park, based on 126 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Streak-throated Hermit in Anavilhanas National Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for Streak-throated Hermit in Anavilhanas National Park in our monthly data.