Minute Hermit (Phaethornis idaliae)
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Minute Hermit

Phaethornis idaliae (Bourcier & Mulsant, 1856)

8.4–9.2 cmLength2.6 gWeight

The minute hermit (Phaethornis idaliae) is a tiny species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae.

Busiest months: October–November · Most records: Brazil

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: October–November · Most records: Brazil

Minute Hermit has been recorded at 5 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Linhares – Reserva Natural da Vale do Rio DoceBrazil399 records
  2. Reserva Biológica Augusto RuschiBrazil4 records
  3. RPPN Serra BonitaBrazil3 records
More places
  1. Reserva Ecológica de GuapiaçuBrazil3 records
  2. Porto Seguro – RPPN Estação VeracelBrazil1 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 minute hermit (Phaethornis idaliae) is a tiny species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is endemic to Brazil.

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Questions

How big is the Minute Hermit?

The Minute Hermit is about 8.4–9.2 cm long and weighs around 2.6 g.

Where does the Minute Hermit live?

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

When is the best time to see the Minute Hermit?

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

Is the Minute Hermit endangered?

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

What does the Minute Hermit eat?

Main food: Nectar.

What family is the Minute Hermit in?

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

At a glance

Length
8.4–9.2 cm
Weight
2.6 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Nectar
Lifestyle
Feeds in the air
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
34 mm
Tail
27 mm
Bill
23 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

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Minute Hermit

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