White-whiskered Hermit
Phaethornis yaruqui
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderApodiformes (Swifts and Hummingbirds)
- FamilyTrochilidae (Hummingbirds)
- GenusPhaethornis (Typical Hermits)
- SpeciesPhaethornis yaruqui (White-whiskered Hermit)
About the White-whiskered Hermit
The white-whiskered hermit (Phaethornis yaruqui) is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador. The white-whiskered hermit is monotypic. The western Colombia population was at one time considered to be a subspecies P. y. sanctijohannis but the description was found to be that of immature birds.
The white-whiskered hermit is about 13 cm (5.1 in) long. Males weigh 4 to 7 g (0.14 to 0.25 oz) and females 4 to 6.5 g (0.14 to 0.23 oz). This medium-sized hermit has a bronzy crown and iridescent bluish green upperparts. Its underparts are green to dark gray. The face has a black "mask" with a buffy supercilium and a white gular stripe. The male's bill is almost straight. The female has a shorter and gently decurved bill, shorter wings, more grayish underparts, and a longer tail than the male.
The white-whiskered hermit is found from Colombia's northern Chocó Department south through western Ecuador to El Oro Province. It has also been reported in Panama near the Colombian border. It inhabits humid mid-elevation and montane forest, humid secondary forest, dense shrublands... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of White-whiskered Hermit in Farallones de Cali National Natural 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 | Farallones de Cali National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 2 | Utría National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 3 | Machalilla National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a White-whiskered Hermit in Farallones de Cali National Natural Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a White-whiskered Hermit sighting in Farallones de Cali National Natural Park, based on 1,991 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see White-whiskered Hermit in Farallones de Cali National Natural Park?
June has the highest sighting rate for White-whiskered Hermit in Farallones de Cali National Natural Park in our monthly data.