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Phaethornis superciliosus

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Phaethornis superciliosus summary

Phaethornis superciliosus, a member of the Long-tailed Hermit family of hummingbirds; The Eastern Long-tailed Hermit, another name for the long-tailed hermit, has been the subject of much debate in ornithology, and as a result of this controversy, the long-tailed hermit has been given two new names: For a long time, there was no translation of the term "East long-tailed Hidden hummingbird" into English ornithological names.

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Like other types of hummingbirds, the long-tailed hidden hummingbird feeds on nectar, and has no concept of "territory", and generally forages within a range of 1 km.

The long-tailed hidden hummingbird is listed as endangered by the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources, based in Switzerland).


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Phaethornis superciliosus Life habits and morphological characteristics

The body length of the long-tailed hidden hummingbird is generally about 13.5 cm, and the weight is about 4-6 grams.

Phaethornis superciliosus Distribution range and habitat

It is found in South America (including Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, and the Malvinas Islands (also known as the Falkland Islands).
It lives in humid areas such as tropical rainforests.