Broad-tipped Hermit (Anopetia gounellei)
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Broad-tipped Hermit

Anopetia gounellei (Boucard, 1891)

11–13 cmLength3.2 gWeight

The broad-tipped hermit (Anopetia gounellei) is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae.

Most records: Brazil

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Most records: Brazil

Broad-tipped Hermit has been recorded at 4 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Quixadá – Hotel Pedra dos VentosBrazil18 records
  2. Potengi – Sítio Pau PretoBrazil11 records
  3. Porto Seguro – RPPN Estação VeracelBrazil1 record
More places
  1. RPPN Serra BonitaBrazil1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Brazil

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The broad-tipped hermit (Anopetia gounellei) is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is endemic to Brazil.

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Questions

How big is the Broad-tipped Hermit?

The Broad-tipped Hermit is about 11–13 cm long and weighs around 3.2 g.

Where does the Broad-tipped Hermit live?

Its breeding range: South America: eastern Brazil. It is most often recorded in Brazil.

Is the Broad-tipped Hermit endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Broad-tipped Hermit as Least Concern.

What does the Broad-tipped Hermit eat?

Main food: Nectar.

What family is the Broad-tipped Hermit in?

It belongs to the family Hummingbirds (Trochilidae), order Apodiformes.

At a glance

Length
11–13 cm
Weight
3.2 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Nectar
Lifestyle
Feeds in the air
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
49 mm
Tail
44 mm
Bill
25 mm
Tarsus
4 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: eastern Brazil

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Hummingbirds Trochilidae
Genus
Anopetia

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Broad-tipped Hermit

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