Bronzy Hermit (Glaucis aeneus)
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Bronzy Hermit

Glaucis aeneus Lawrence, 1868

9–10 cmLength4.8 gWeight

The bronzy hermit (Glaucis aeneus) is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae.

Busiest months: January, March and October · Most records: Costa Rica, Panama, Ecuador

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: January, March and October · Most records: Costa Rica, Panama, Ecuador

Bronzy Hermit has been recorded at 86 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 5 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Tranquilo Bay Eco-Adventure LodgePanama855 records
  2. Estación Biológica La Selva-OTSCosta Rica799 records
  3. Maquenque Eco-LodgeCosta Rica728 records
More places
  1. Sendero Frutti Tour & BirdwatchingEcuador585 records
  2. Esquinas Rainforest LodgeCosta Rica521 records
  3. Refugio mixto Caño NegroCosta Rica292 records
  4. RN San Cipriano-EscalereteColombia266 records
  5. TortugueroCosta Rica252 records
  6. Changuinola Canal – San San-Pond SakPanama237 records
  7. Los Guatuzos Centro Ecológico y Río PapaturroNicaragua188 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Costa RicaPanamaEcuadorColombiaNicaragua

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 bronzy hermit (Glaucis aeneus) is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is found in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama.

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Questions

How big is the Bronzy Hermit?

The Bronzy Hermit is about 9–10 cm long and weighs around 4.8 g.

Where does the Bronzy Hermit live?

Its breeding range: Middle America, South America: Honduras to Ecuador. It is most often recorded in Costa Rica, Panama and Ecuador.

When is the best time to see the Bronzy Hermit?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in January, March and October (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Bronzy Hermit endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Bronzy Hermit as Least Concern.

What does the Bronzy Hermit eat?

Main food: Nectar.

What family is the Bronzy Hermit in?

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

At a glance

Length
9–10 cm
Weight
4.8 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Nectar
Lifestyle
Feeds in the air
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
52 mm
Tail
33 mm
Bill
31 mm
Tarsus
5 mm

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

Range

Middle America, South America: Honduras to Ecuador

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Hummingbirds Trochilidae
Genus
Glaucis

Other birds in the genus Glaucis

Hook-billed HermitHook-billed HermitGlaucis dohrniiRufous-breasted HermitRufous-breasted HermitGlaucis hirsutusCrimson TopazCrimson TopazTopaza pellaFiery TopazFiery TopazTopaza pyraWhite-necked JacobinWhite-necked JacobinFlorisuga mellivoraBlack JacobinBlack JacobinFlorisuga fuscaWhite-tipped SicklebillWhite-tipped SicklebillEutoxeres aquilaBuff-tailed SicklebillBuff-tailed SicklebillEutoxeres condaminiSaw-billed HermitSaw-billed HermitRamphodon naeviusBand-tailed BarbthroatBand-tailed BarbthroatThrenetes ruckeri
Bronzy Hermit

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