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Eastern Long-billed Hermit

Eastern Long-billed Hermit

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The Eastern Long-billed Hermit is a widespread and characteristic hummingbird of the Amazon basin, recognized by its long, decurved bill and distinct pale supercilium and malar stripe. It is a common understory inhabitant.
Where to spot
Found in humid lowland rainforests, forest edges, and dense secondary growth across much of the Amazon basin in northern and central South America.
How to spot
Listen for its high-pitched, often repeated, calls. Look for its distinctive long, decurved bill and the pale stripe above its eye as it forages in the forest understory.
When to spot
Most active during early morning and late afternoon when light is dim in the forest understory, but can be observed throughout the day at suitable flowering sites.
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Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Phaethornis superciliosus Eastern Long-tailed Hermit, Novo Airão, Amazonas, Brazil.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species is known for its efficient 'trapline' foraging behavior, where it visits a circuit of flowering plants repeatedly throughout the day, efficiently collecting nectar from widely dispersed sources.
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