Koepcke's Hermit (Phaethornis koepckeae)
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Koepcke's Hermit

Phaethornis koepckeae Weske & Terborgh, 1977

14–15 cmLength5 gWeight

Koepcke's hermit (Phaethornis koepckeae) is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae.

Busiest months: June–November · Most records: Peru

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: June–November · Most records: Peru

Koepcke's Hermit has been recorded at 15 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Asociacion para La Conservacion de Aves y La Biodiversidad Koepcke's HermitPeru785 records
  2. Amazonía LodgePeru403 records
  3. ACR Cordillera Escalera – El Mono y La GataPeru119 records
More places
  1. Pantiacolla LodgePeru58 records
  2. Jardín de Colibries y Mirador Pico de HozPeru44 records
  3. Manu BiolodgePeru20 records
  4. Pumarinri Amazon LodgePeru11 records
  5. Waqanki/Quebrada MishquiyaquilloPeru10 records
  6. Cock-of-the-Rock Lodge & Manu Paradise LodgePeru4 records
  7. Cocha MachuhuasiPeru3 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Peru

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

Koepcke's hermit (Phaethornis koepckeae) is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is endemic to Peru.

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Questions

How big is the Koepcke's Hermit?

The Koepcke's Hermit is about 14–15 cm long and weighs around 5 g.

Where does the Koepcke's Hermit live?

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

When is the best time to see the Koepcke's Hermit?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in June, July, August, September, October and November (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Koepcke's Hermit endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Koepcke's Hermit as Least Concern.

What does the Koepcke's Hermit eat?

Main food: Nectar.

What family is the Koepcke's Hermit in?

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

At a glance

Length
14–15 cm
Weight
5 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Nectar
Lifestyle
Feeds in the air
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
61 mm
Tail
65 mm
Bill
37 mm
Tarsus
6 mm

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

Range

South America: Peru

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Hummingbirds Trochilidae
Genus
Phaethornis

Other birds in the genus Phaethornis

Dusky-throated HermitDusky-throated HermitPhaethornis squalidusStreak-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 subochraceus
Koepcke's Hermit

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