About the Long-tailed Hermit
The long-tailed hermit is a large hummingbird that is a resident breeder in Venezuela, the Guianas, and north-eastern Brazil. This species was formerly referred to as the eastern long-tailed hermit.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Phaethornis superciliosus |
| Species Codes | lother1, LTHE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Long-tailed Hermit belong to?
The Long-tailed Hermit (Phaethornis superciliosus) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Long-tailed Hermit?
The long-tailed hermit is a large hummingbird that is a resident breeder in Venezuela, the Guianas, and north-eastern Brazil. This species was formerly referred to as the eastern long-tailed hermit....
Where can I report a Long-tailed Hermit sighting?
You can log sightings of Long-tailed Hermit on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lother1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
363
Species in Family
1,805
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