description Dusky-throated hermit Overview
Dusky-throated hermit is the common name for Phaethornis squalidus, a hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. The species is endemic to Brazil and is associated with the Atlantic Forest region, including forested areas in the southeastern part of the country; taxonomic sources list Temminck's 1822 authority. It is of interest to birders and researchers documenting Brazil's native hummingbird diversity.
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What is the scientific name of the dusky-throated hermit?
The dusky-throated hermit is Phaethornis squalidus. It is a hummingbird in the family Trochilidae.
Where does the dusky-throated hermit live?
It is endemic to Brazil, meaning it is native only to that country. Its range is associated with Atlantic Forest habitats in southeastern Brazil.
What kind of bird is the dusky-throated hermit?
It is a hermit hummingbird, a group known for long curved bills and hovering or traplining behavior at forest flowers. The species is associated with forested environments rather than open farmland.
Why is the Atlantic Forest important to this hummingbird?
The Atlantic Forest provides the vegetation and flowering plants that the dusky-throated hermit depends on. Because much of this biome has been cleared or fragmented, remaining forest habitat is important for the species.
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