Dusky-throated Hermit (Phaethornis squalidus)
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Dusky-throated Hermit

Phaethornis squalidus (Temminck, 1822)

10–12 cmLength3.4 gWeight

The dusky-throated hermit (Phaethornis squalidus) is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae.

Busiest months: October · Most records: Brazil

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Dusky-throated Hermit has been recorded at 30 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. PE IntervalesBrazil759 records
  2. Tapiraí – Trilha dos Tucanos LodgeBrazil385 records
  3. PE Intervales – Pousadas e arredoresBrazil263 records
More places
  1. Sítio Espinheiro NegroBrazil117 records
  2. Legado das ÁguasBrazil101 records
  3. PN do Itatiaia – área geralBrazil74 records
  4. PN do Itatiaia – Parte BaixaBrazil73 records
  5. PN de Itatiaia – Hotel do YpêBrazil58 records
  6. Reserva Natural Salto MoratoBrazil34 records
  7. PN do Itatiaia – Trilha dos Três PicosBrazil30 records

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 dusky-throated hermit (Phaethornis squalidus) is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is endemic to Brazil.

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Questions

How big is the Dusky-throated Hermit?

The Dusky-throated Hermit is about 10–12 cm long and weighs around 3.4 g.

Where does the Dusky-throated Hermit live?

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

When is the best time to see the Dusky-throated Hermit?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in October (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Dusky-throated Hermit endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Dusky-throated Hermit as Least Concern.

What does the Dusky-throated Hermit eat?

Main food: Nectar.

What family is the Dusky-throated Hermit in?

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

At a glance

Length
10–12 cm
Weight
3.4 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Nectar
Lifestyle
Feeds in the air
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
48 mm
Tail
55 mm
Bill
27 mm
Tarsus
4 mm

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

Range

South America: southeastern Brazil

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Hummingbirds Trochilidae
Genus
Phaethornis

Other birds in the genus Phaethornis

Streak-throated HermitStreak-throated HermitPhaethornis rupurumiiLittle HermitLittle HermitPhaethornis longuemareusTapajos HermitTapajos HermitPhaethornis aethopygusMinute HermitMinute HermitPhaethornis idaliaeCinnamon-throated HermitCinnamon-throated HermitPhaethornis nattereriBlack-throated HermitBlack-throated HermitPhaethornis atrimentalisStripe-throated HermitStripe-throated HermitPhaethornis striigularisGrey-chinned HermitGrey-chinned HermitPhaethornis griseogularisReddish HermitReddish HermitPhaethornis ruberWhite-browed HermitWhite-browed HermitPhaethornis stuartiBuff-bellied HermitBuff-bellied HermitPhaethornis subochraceusSooty-capped HermitSooty-capped HermitPhaethornis augusti
Dusky-throated Hermit

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