Western Long-billed Hermit
Western Long-billed Hermit
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The Western Long-billed Hermit is a widespread hummingbird characterized by its remarkably long, strongly decurved bill and prominent buffy and dusky facial stripes. It is a common resident of humid forests.
Where to spot
Inhabits humid lowland and foothill forests, forest edges, and dense secondary growth from Mexico south through Central America to western South America, reaching Ecuador.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive long, decurved bill and listen for its repeated, often rhythmic, high-pitched calls in the forest understory. Patience is key as they can be shy and move quickly.
When to spot
Most active during early morning and late afternoon, when it makes regular foraging rounds along its established 'trap-line' circuit of flowers.
Where to spot
Inhabits humid lowland and foothill forests, forest edges, and dense secondary growth from Mexico south through Central America to western South America, reaching Ecuador.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive long, decurved bill and listen for its repeated, often rhythmic, high-pitched calls in the forest understory. Patience is key as they can be shy and move quickly.
When to spot
Most active during early morning and late afternoon, when it makes regular foraging rounds along its established 'trap-line' circuit of flowers.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The extremely long, curved bill of this hermit is perfectly adapted for extracting nectar from heliconia and other deep, curved flowers, highlighting a fascinating co-evolutionary relationship with certain plant species.
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